Pros & Cons
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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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