Harry Potter, Herbology, and Chinese Herbs: How Learning to Love Herbal Study is Good for Me and Great for my Patients

In China, and in the norms of medical practice there, herbal treatment is an intrinsic part of the exchange.  To be an excellent herbalist is to embody the scholarly history of Chinese medicine.  But if herbs seem dreadfully foreign to you, maybe remembering your joy at reading Harry Potter will bring you back to the magic of herbs and, in so doing, you might become suddenly intrigued so that  you will wish to take a second look.  What do you think?  Are you starting to become interested in Chinese herbs now?  I hope so!