More than 300 Chinese herbs were selected for review, based upon the recommendations of the Acupuncture Examing Committee for certification in California. Each herbal category is explained in-depth as well as profiles of individual herbs. Ying, Wong Kang and Martha Dahlen. Wokman Press, 1997. Color photographs of actual dried and processed herbs help budding herbalists sort out the types available in Chinese pharmacies.
Authors also give recipes for teas and tonic soups.
Chinese Medicinal Teas. Blue Poppy, Soft Cover. These folk formulas avoid the long lists of ingrediants and notoriously bitter taste of the more complex herbal formulas. Instead, the teas are simple home remedies favored by the Chinese for quick remedies for minor illnesses or the promotion of good health. Most teas contain only two or three ingredients easily obtainable.