The beginner's guide to healing and harmonizing with Chinese herbal medicine Part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Chinese herbal medicine is a system of assessing and diagnosing underlying causes of illnesses that has been refined over thousands of years. Taking a holistic approach, Chinese herbal medicine focuses on the whole person, and emphasizes preventing illnesses by maintaining a physical, mental, and spiritual balance. Chinese Herbal Medicine for Beginners makes this vast landscape digestible for beginners and seasoned herbalists alike so you can confidently, and quickly, make soothing remedies of your own. Discover the principles of Chinese herbal medicine with a helpful primer on the systems that make up our bodies and what illness factors can cause imbalances. Set up your home apothecary with herbal decoctions, infusions, oils, and more using easy steps. Explore profiles on popular herbs, including their most common uses, before taking healing into your own hands with 110 beginner-friendly herbal formulas tailored to specific ailments. Find balance with: Compress for Aches and Pains, Herbal Oil for Breast Health, Postpartum Syrup, Infusion for Irritated Eyes, Weight-Loss Support and more! Bundle of Energy Get to the root of TCM with an overview of our energetic systems: Yin and Yang (health); Essence, Spirit, Qi, Blood, and Moisture (body); Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood (organs). Herbal Glossary Amazing in-depth profiles cover 35 affordable, accessible herbs-each including its healing properties, temperature, and treatment category. Holistic Harmony Fortify your health with 110 formulas and remedies for a diverse range of disharmonies, like blood deficiencies, back pain, anxiety, blood sugar, colds and flus, insomnia, and more!