| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
319 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 314-315) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The principles of Asian American herbalism -- Herbalism basics -- Traditional Chinese medicine theory -- Energetics of illness -- Energetic healing -- Everyday ailments -- Living in harmony and maintaining health -- Appendix. |
| Summary |
"Japanese American herbalist and acupuncturist Erin Masako Wilkins shares accessible and comprehensive herbal wellness practices and remedies to everyday ailments, rooted in Asian tradition, for optimal health. The first modern book on herbalism and everyday Chinese medicine by an AAPI author"-- Provided by publisher. |
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Caring for our bodies and achieving and maintaining a baseline of good health are necessities that should be incorporated into our busy lives. Wilkins shares accessible and comprehensive herbal wellness practices and remedies to everyday ailments. One of her central themes is that food can be our greatest medicine. A herbalist and acupuncturist, her practices are rooted in Asian tradition. -- adapted from back cover and front flap |
| Subject |
Herbs -- Therapeutic use -- Japan.
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Herbs -- Therapeutic use.
(OCoLC)fst00955386
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Japan. (OCoLC)fst01204082
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| Genre/Form |
Self-help publications.
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Recipes.
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| Added Author |
Murakoshi, Kristen, photographer.
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Kiener, Ayako, illustrator.
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Wilkins, Erin Masako. Asian american herbalism New York : Princeton Architectural Press, 2023 9781797226903 (DLC) 2023001031 |
| ISBN |
9781797223315 (paperback) |
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1797223313 (paperback) |
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9781797226903 (ebook) |
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