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Kymus
07-27-2003, 01:26 PM
I wanted to get into chinese medicine and learn a LOT more about it. I am a strong believer in it, but at the same time, I dunno much about it :-D. I was looking at some books on Amazon.com and here's what I found that looked good:

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive System for Health and Fitness
by Tom Williams
Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0007130031/ref=cm_wl_ovu-pg.1-pos.1/103-8497014-4012625?v=glance&coliid=I2A7K8WNACZJ7M&me=ATVPDKIKX0DER

The American Association of Oriental Medicine's Complete Guide to Chinese Herbal Medicine: How to Treat Illness and Maintain Wellness With Chinese Herbs
by David Molony, the American Association of Accupuncture Original and Oriental Medicin, Ming Ming Pan Molony, American Association of Oriental Medicine, Nancy Burke (Contributor), Cassio Lynm (Illustrator)
Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0425157059/ref=cm_wl_ovu-pg.1-pos.2/103-8497014-4012625?v=glance&coliid=II0Y03ZP20QS7&me=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Chinese Herbal Medicine Made Easy: Effective and Natural Remedies for Common Illnesses
by Thomas Richard Joiner
Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0897932757/ref=cm_wl_ovu-pg.1-pos.3/103-8497014-4012625?v=glance&coliid=I18T7H3UUXUV7U&me=ATVPDKIKX0DER

70 Essential Chinese Herbal Formulas
by Bob Flaws
Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0936185597/ref=cm_wl_ovu-pg.1-pos.4/103-8497014-4012625?v=glance&coliid=I2Y1UC1WHPS2J7&me=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Shaolin Secret Formulas for the Treatment of External Injury
by Monk De Qian, Ting-Liang Zhang (Translator), Bob Flaws (Translator), De Qian, Te-Ch'an
Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0936185082/ref=cm_wl_ovu-pg.1-pos.5/103-8497014-4012625?v=glance&coliid=I2KSBGF6J85Q30&me=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Could anyone comment on any of these books? Is there anyone in specific you'd reccomend, or anything that I didn't list here that you'd reccomend?