This compact yet highly useful text is an essential and systematic exposition of the basic knowledge of TCM pediatrics, covering physiology and pathology, differentiation of syndromes, and treatment characteristics for children's diseases. Chinese herbal medicine is the first and primary treatment modality, supplemented by recommendations for acupuncture and massage therapy. Both herb and acupuncture prescriptions detail formulary ingredients and/or point name, and provide explanations as to the utility of each ingredient or point. Approximately 30 conditions are detailed. There is an appended discussion of pediatric massage and an index (though without page numbers) of recipes and patents.