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Pros & Cons

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Pros

This is the kind of book needed by those who aspire to writing personalized modifications of classical formulas. The yellowish pages make it much easier to read and is less harsh on the eyes. I am also very fortunate that the previous owner underlined...  Read More

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Quality


It is my favorite herb text and i love both this edition and the quality of "used" that i got it in.


I have used this book extensively in my own practice for many years and still use it on a very regular basis.


This edition has yellowish-colored pages, fewer in number- which yields fewer formulas listed whereas the newer edition has mor...  Read More


The yellowish pages make it much easier to read and is less harsh on the eyes.

Price


As a doctor of traditional chinese medicine i can attest to the value of this book's information.

Packaging/appearance


Packed with research, notes, substitutions, and everything else one needs to know about chinese herbal formulas.

Competitiveness


Similar to material medica it also has pinyin flaws in many places showing its obvious lack of proof reading capability using m...  Read More

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  • This product had a total of 20 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jun 19 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I wouldnt trade this book


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    This edition has yellowishcolored pages fewer in number which yields fewer formulas listed whereas the newer edition has more formulas listed in a thicker book with bright white pages


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    While all tcm students should have a copy of this book they should also find another study vehicle


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Trying to study from this book is like trying to learn english from a dictionary


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    This book is not for western herbalists


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I find this book to be a little bit above my head at this point


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    If you are to the point of making your own formulations then this book would probably be invaluable


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Im just not quite there yet

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