Here is the translation of the given content: "Chinese Supplements Encyclopedia"

Author: Zhang Jialin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
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 noted, "A sound mind is in a sound body," highlighting the importance of a strong physique. Supplementation can be categorized into spiritual nourishment, dietary nourishment, medicinal nourishment, massage nourishment, and moxa-moxibustion nourishment, among others. Supplementation plays a role in promoting growth and development in infants and young children, benefits intellectual and brain health in adolescents, aids in fertility for newlyweds, and helps delay aging in the elderly. Supplementation can also enhance beauty, improve hair health, and raise the quality of life. However, many people often want to supplement but do not know which type of supplement is suitable for them, such as its properties, efficacy, indications, and which dishes pair best with it for optimal results. 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 prescriptions selected in this book are widely sourced, including both ancient formulas 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.