Translated from the Chinese by Ron Edwards and Gong Zhi-mei. Compiled in Nanning, China, this book gives methods for treating a very large number of complaints with simple fruit treatments. The curative properties of over 80 different fruits are discussed. Did you know that banana skin is good for hangovers, that plums can help treat boils and pineapples assist in reducing blood pressure?
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