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The Energetics of Western Herbs:
A Materia Medica Integrating Western and
Chinese Herbal Therapeutics, Vols. 1* & 2
Revised and enlarged fourth edition
by Peter Holmes, L.Ac., M.H.

This new fourth edition is the result of several years of revising and addition of new text, as well as enhanced text layout and formatting to improve user friendliness as a practical herbal medicine reference. Fourteen new herbs have also been added, Including the tonic herbs Rhodiola root, Astragalus root, Eleuthero root and Rehmannia root.
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Two volumes in soft cover, 8 1/2 x 11, 908 pages
Price: $70 per volume

The detailed, comprehensive reference to the clinical functions and indications of over 450 Chinese herbs. Organized by body systems, this materia medica includes detailed, up-to-date information on their pharmacology and biochemistry, as well as their traditional Chinese syndromes uses.

Two volumes in softcover
8 1/2 x 11, 962 pages, over 350 plant line drawings
Price: $65 per volume

The Traditional Chinese Medicine
Formula Study Guide
by Qiao Yi, L.Ac.

An in-depth quick-reference manual for the most important 130 classic herbal prescriptions used in Oriental medicine. Designed to serve the student preparing for national and state Chinese herb examinations, as well as the licensed practitioner of Oriental medicine.

Softcover, 8 1/2 x 11, 360 pages
Price: $55