Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Since the first edition of the book, there have been a handful of pinyin and Chinese character updates/changes along the way. Now, there are over 30 updated photos. They either correct misidentified/adulterated herbs, or they are a better representation than existing photos. The new books also have sharper photos, and the color is more accurate than the 1st edition. Check the VMMCH-Rev2-Changes PDF for major changes.

03.05.2010 - Visual Materia Medica 2nd Edition

The Visual Materia Medica of Chinese Herbs has been updated to the 2nd edition. I'll be posting a list of changes from the first edition to the second edition. The color and clarity of the photos is also better on the new prints. [ Order Here ]

02.25.2010 - Misidentified Herb Updates...

After reading Eric Brand's blog post, I took a trip up to Spring Wind Herbs in Berkeley, CA. Andy Ellis was kind enough to help me identify, as well as let me photograph, the misidentified and aldultered herbs on sacredlotus.com (and then some). If you're interested in the highest quality Chinese herbs for your practice, as well as organic Chinese herbs, I would highly recommend checking out Spring Wind Herbs.

The following herbs have new photos, and possible changed information:

If you find any discepancies or issues with this new information, please let me know by phone or by email.

11.12.2009 - Articles...

It looks like the "Submit an Article" feature has been broken for a long long time. On top of that, the email address for article submissions did not exist. It has finally been fixed! I humbly request you submit any TCM related articles you've written, published or not. Also, if you have any feedback, please use the 'Quick Feedback' at the bottom of the page, or use the Contact Us page.

Acupuncture for good health (The Naperville Sun).
I remember the first time I heard about acupuncture, I couldn't get past the idea of needles -- many of them -- being strategically inserted in to my skin. Since then, I have learned that not only is acupuncture pain-free, but it can also play a pretty potent role in the maintenance of good health. "Acupuncture will enhance a healthy lifestyle by boosting energy, reduce aches and pains, improve ... - Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:02:41 GMT

Sandra Bullock Keeps Young With Acupuncture! (Showbiz Spy).
SEXY Sandra Bullock has a sharp new beauty regime! The Hollywood superstar — who recently won an Oscar for her role in The Blind Side — has regular sessions of acupuncture. “Sandra gets the treatment three times a week whether she’s at home on or on set” a source revealed. “It’s in her contract that studios have to [...] - Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:42:07 GMT

AcuAids Announces Acupuncture at Home to Stop Smoking, Lose Weight and More (PRWeb).
Wouldn't you like to experience all the benefits of acupuncture, hypnosis and neuroprogramming without the expense and inconvenience of sitting in doctors offices? Wouldn't you love to be able to Quit Smoking, Lose Weight and more... (PRWeb Mar 14, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3697324.htm - Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:20:43 GMT