Herbal Emissaries: Bringing Chinese Herbs to the West—A Guide to Gardening, Herbal Wisdom, and Well-Being

This first collaboration between a Chinese scientist and an American author and herbalist, combines traditional wisdom with scientific verification of the medical effectiveness of ancient Chinese plants. It deepens our knowledge of and appreciation for ornamentals, which have been introduced to American and European gardens more than any other part of the world. The authors provide specific techniques for cultivating Chinese herbs and flowers in Western gardens and using them medicinally.