The book is reader-friendly, explaining profound concepts in simple terms. It covers basic theories and major therapeutic measures, i.e. herbal medication and acupuncture. The diseases discussed are mainly those, for which Western medical treatment is either hardly effective or likely to produce serious side effects while Chinese medicine may gain better results. The therapeutic methods have been carefully selected; they are quite practical and easy to apply, indicating the characteristic features of traditional Chinese medicine: simplicity and effectiveness.
