Great Compendium of Chinese Supplements

Author: Zhang Jialin
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: With the development of society and the advancement of science and technology, people's understanding of drug side effects has become deeper, and the demand for health-enhancing foods has increased. Returning to nature and finding health-enhancing foods from the natural world is a major issue in the field of modern medicine and a widely concerned topic among people. Supplements are showcasing their unique charm. As the ancient saying goes, "Health is the greatest wealth in life." Philosophers have stated, "A sound mind is in a sound body," directly highlighting the importance of a strong physique. Supplementing can be divided into spiritual nourishment, dietary nourishment, medicinal nourishment, massage nourishment, and moxa-moxibustion nourishment, etc. Supplementing can promote growth and development in infants and young children, benefit adolescents by enhancing intelligence and brain function, help newlyweds with reproductive health, and slow down aging in the elderly. Supplementing can also improve beauty, skincare, hair care, and enhance people's quality of life. However, many people often want to supplement but don't know which type of supplement is suitable for them, its properties, effects, suitable symptoms, and which dishes pair best for cooking for optimal results, and many other questions. This book, "The Complete Guide to Chinese Supplements," is written to meet such needs. The book is divided into six chapters, covering: Supplements and Nourishment, Nourishing Qi, Nourishing Essence and Blood, Nourishing Yin, Warming Yang, and Nourishing Therapies. The formulas selected in this book have a wide range of sources, including both ancient prescriptions and innovative ones. The clinical application section introduces dish recipes that are simple, easy to make, and convenient for ordinary families to use daily. The nourishing effects are significant, comprehensive, and representative, reflecting the basic characteristics of Chinese supplements as a whole.