John Hicks is joint principal and co-founder of the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine. He has been a practising acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist for 35 years. John graduated from the College of Traditional Acupuncture, Leamington Spa, in 1974, then underwent postgraduate clinical training in Nanjing in 1986 and trained in herbs with Ted Kaptchuk in 1987. He is author of several books on acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine and teaches herbs and formulae on the Chinese herbal medicine courses at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine. He lives in Reading, UK.

This is a guide for anyone seeking Chinese medicine treatments. It explains how to find an herbalist and what to expect from consultation. Personal stories about patients' successful experiences demonstrate the potential of herbal healing. The theory, practice, and a little history of Chinese medicine are included, along with tips on improving general health. Important herbs and their properties are also briefly described.

• Introduction. 1. How Did Chinese Herbal Medicine Develop? 2. What is it Like to Visit a Herbalist and Take Herbs? 3.Chinese Medical Theory. 4. Patients' Stories. 5. The Herbs and the Formulas. 6. How Can I Help Myself? 7. So How Do I Find a Herbal Practitioner? For Further Reading. Appendix: Professional Registers. Index.

John Hicks is joint principal and co-founder of the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine. He has been a practising acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist for 35 years. John graduated from the College of Traditional Acupuncture, Leamington Spa, in 1974, then underwent postgraduate clinical training in Nanjing in 1986 and trained in herbs with Ted Kaptchuk in 1987. He is author of several books on acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine and teaches herbs and formulae on the Chinese herbal medicine courses at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine. He lives in Reading, UK.

This is a guide for anyone seeking Chinese medicine treatments. It explains how to find an herbalist and what to expect from consultation. Personal stories about patients' successful experiences demonstrate the potential of herbal healing. The theory, practice, and a little history of Chinese medicine are included, along with tips on improving general health. Important herbs and their properties are also briefly described.

• Introduction. 1. How Did Chinese Herbal Medicine Develop? 2. What is it Like to Visit a Herbalist and Take Herbs? 3.Chinese Medical Theory. 4. Patients' Stories. 5. The Herbs and the Formulas. 6. How Can I Help Myself? 7. So How Do I Find a Herbal Practitioner? For Further Reading. Appendix: Professional Registers. Index.

John Hicks is joint principal and co-founder of the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine. He has been a practising acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist for 35 years. John graduated from the College of Traditional Acupuncture, Leamington Spa, in 1974, then underwent postgraduate clinical training in Nanjing in 1986 and trained in herbs with Ted Kaptchuk in 1987. He is author of several books on acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine and teaches herbs and formulae on the Chinese herbal medicine courses at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine. He lives in Reading, UK.

This is a guide for anyone seeking Chinese medicine treatments. It explains how to find an herbalist and what to expect from consultation. Personal stories about patients' successful experiences demonstrate the potential of herbal healing. The theory, practice, and a little history of Chinese medicine are included, along with tips on improving general health. Important herbs and their properties are also briefly described.

• Introduction. 1. How Did Chinese Herbal Medicine Develop? 2. What is it Like to Visit a Herbalist and Take Herbs? 3.Chinese Medical Theory. 4. Patients' Stories. 5. The Herbs and the Formulas. 6. How Can I Help Myself? 7. So How Do I Find a Herbal Practitioner? For Further Reading. Appendix: Professional Registers. Index.