Prince Wen Hui's Cook
Chinese Dietary Therapy
Published on 25. January 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
201 pages
978-0-912111-05-6 (ISBN)
Description
Diet is one of the eight limbs of Chinese medicine, and may be used as a preventive measure as well as a therapy. This book is a laypersons guide to the intricate field of Chinese dietary therapy. The authors provide useful information on over 150 food substances, along with valuable advice on selecting a healthful diet. The numerous and inviting recipes are easy to prepare. There is an interesting section on making your own medicinal cordials and liqueurs.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
350 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-912111-05-6 (9780912111056)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Preface. Introduction. Yogic Diet. Preventive Diet. Remedial Diet. Erecting a Dietary Treatment Plan. Common Etiologies & Remedial Dietary Regimes. Cancer and Chinese Dietary Therapy. The Doctrine of Signatures. Congee and Chinese Casserole Cooking. Chinese Remedial Recipes. American Remedial Recipes. Cordials & Liqueurs. Categorization of Foods. Footnotes. Bibliography. Index. Recipes in Alphabetical Order.