Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

Author Misha Ruth Cohen's latest work is informative and superbly interesting. This well-written work is a must read. As far as the writing style and narration is concerned, it is absolutely fantastic. The way author has wevaed the story with the mastery of writing style and narration, it is truly commendable. Overall, it was a great experience. I highly recommend this work and give it full 5 stars for the writing, narration and overall presentation. Happy Reading.

This book gives a fascinating and in depth insight into Chinese Medicine. I read it as a beginner to Chinese Medicine, knowing nothing more than the words ‘yin’ and ‘yang’ but I came away with so much more. It’s the type of book you will want to revisit for its comprehensive information. It’s also very well presented. . I’d definitely recommend a read. My thanks to Netgalley, publisher and author for a digital copy in exchange for my review.

What a great insight to Chinese Medicine. I found it so informative and will definitely be referring back to it again and again! There is so much information to read about.

Highly recommended.

Thank you Quarto Publishing and Netgalley.

I'm all for books on Chinese medicine as this is one of my passions! I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it be added to your collection!

So much tradition in one place. I was so excited to get this book. I finished it in one day. I have made so many notes

This is not a light read, but it is excellent, and provides a very clear explanation of Chinese Medicine. As a layman, I found it to be interesting and informative, and includes a few helpful chapters. In most cases, it's an intro to a few topics. It's laid out beautifully, and the info is very well presented/explained. Recommended for those with little to no knowledge of the topic.

Thanks very much for the review copy!!

This book was received as an ARC from Quarto Publishing Group – Fair Winds Press in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

I have heard about Chinese Medicine but was not too familiar with it and from reading this companion, I now am familiar and fascinated by the whole concept. I never thought that traditional elements of the world can have so many health benefits and when used properly can be a live saver and even miracle worker. It was so intriguing to learn what was in nature as well and the powers it has from. These practices were the most exciting when it came to discussing aromatherapy and massage treatments and how it can be miracle workers for joint and muscle pain which is something I am no stranger too.

We will consider adding this title to our R Non-Fiction collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.

A great introduction to Traditional and Integrated Chinese Medicine. Would recommend for health professionals unfamiliar with Chinese medicine practices and mechanics.

This is a valuable guide to Chinese medicine, but not necessarily accessible to everyone. It is a true technical guide and not something to just flip through for quick answers and remedies. That said, I believe it is a worthy addition to a section of nonfiction that is oft overlooked in the average library. There are plenty of charts and diagrams within, but you must actually read the text in order to understand what you are looking at. Definitely NOT Chinese Medicine for Dummies.