This book contains the ingredients, method of preparation and administration, indications, and contraindications for over 200 authentic Chinese medicinal wines and longevity elixirs as well as sources for the ingredients used. Because the administration and preparation of these wines is easy and patient compliance is high, these formulas are perfect for use as adjunctive remedies for acupuncturists. "...an important and informative book that gives the history of medicinal wines in China. Few English-language books are written on this subject and this one provides good guidelines on proper usage of wines with Chinese medicinal herbs. The recipes in this book are beneficial not only to medical professionals, but also to the lay public. Xiao Ming Tian, MD Alternative Therapies Magazine -- Xiao Ming Tian, MD Alternative Therapies Magazine Bob Flaws is the most prolific writer on Chinese medicine in the English language. He is author, translator, or editor of over 80 books on Chinese medicine and scores of articles published in both professional journals and the popular press. Among his other credits, Bob is a past president and lifetime fellow of the Acupuncture Association of Colorado, a fellow and director of the National Academy of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine as well as a past editor of that association's quarterly journal, a founder of the Council of Oriental Medical Publishers, and the founder of Blue Poppy Enterprises. Bob is also the co-author and co-director of an NIH-funded research project working with AIDS-related peripheral neuropathy. Used Book in Good Condition