The Korean Herbal Apothecary

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Ancient Wisdom for Wellness and Balance in the Modern World

By Grace Yoon

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The Korean Herbal Apothecary explores the time-honoured healing traditions and herbal remedies of Korean culture, which contributes to its recognition as a new Blue Zone with exceptional longevity. Author Grace Yoon shares ancestral Korean practices including the Sasang Typology system, herbal medicine preparation, and the use of fermented foods, offering readers practical ways to balance vital energy (Qi) for improved health and emotional harmony.
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Ideal for readers interested in traditional Eastern medicine, herbalism, wellness, and those seeking holistic approaches to health and longevity rooted in Korean culture.

The Korean Herbal Apothecary, written by Qi Alchemy founder, Grace Yoon, addresses herbalism and medicine making from the perspective of Korean ancestral traditions.

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Korean women are expected to reach a record average lifespan of over 90 years by 2030. In this first-of-its-kind guide, discover their culture's ancient healing methods and remedies.

How has the Korean culture, now being looked at as a new Blue Zone, created such incredible wellness and longevity? An examination of their healing traditions may provide some actionable answers. Grace Yoon, Founder of Qi Alchemy, delivers just this with The Korean Herbal Apothecary, the first book to focus specifically on Korean herbalism and ancestral healing practices.

Based on Korean ancestral practices and herbal medicine, this guide teaches the Eastern approach to healing, including:

The Korean Sasang Typology system (comparable to doshas in Ayurveda)
How to create a Korean herbal medicine cabinet
Recipes for healing remedies and elixirs
How to use traditional fermented foods for health and beauty
How to resolve imbalances in Qi (vital energy) for health and emotional balance

With The Korean Herbal Apothecary at your side, you will learn how to use the power of ancient wisdom and remedies for spiritual and physical healing.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Catherine Hunziker, Founder of WishGarden Herbs, praises it as a delightful and scientifically informed guide blending Korean plant wisdom with accessibility and beautiful presentation. Jane Metzger and Amber Meyers of Herbal Academy commend Yoon for weaving personal family traditions with modern herbal practices into inspiring seasonal routines.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780760382691

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Fair Winds Press

Illustration: color illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 794g

Pages: 208

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Grace Yoon Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Grace Yoon is a clinical herbalist, health coach, and founder of Qi Alchemy, a Korean herbal company bridging ancient Korean herbalism to the modern world. Her Korean-American roots have given her cross-cultural knowledge in Korean and Western herbalism, nutrition science, and wellness practices for those seeking connection between ancient medicinal knowledge and modern life. As a global citizen, she is deeply passionate about environmental sustainability, health, education, and human rights. She spends time between South Korea at her family's farmhouse and Colorado. Grace received a Bachelor of Arts with honors in International Relations at Mount Holyoke College. She and Qi Alchemy have been featured in Vogue, WWD, Oprah magazine, Forbes, and Bloomberg.