File Format | PDF
File Size | 17.6 MB
Pages | 378
Language | English
Category | Herbal Medicine
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Description: Ayurvedic Medicine brings the unique theories and traditions of Ayurveda alive so that they are accessible to the complementary health practitioner of today. This book offers a clear, accessible and yet detailed guide to Ayurvedic herbalism. It encompasses a brief history of the growth of Ayurveda , a discussion of its fundamental principles, treatment strategies as well as the energetic approach of traditional Ayurvedic herbal pharmacy and pharmacology.
It also emphasizes the importance of using sustainably harvested herbs in clinical practice. The introductory theoretical chapters complement the core of the book that includes over 100 plant profiles of Ayurvedic herbs and 50 traditional formulas. It is a clinical manual as well as a reference book, which relates classical Ayurvedic teachings to modern herbal medicine as well as specific bio-medical conditions.
Practical step-by-step instructions explain how to prepare herbal medicines in the unique Ayurvedic style oils, creams, ghees, jams, etc. Photos are provided of both the freshly growing herbs and dried samples. Authored by an experienced Medical Herbalist, Ayurvedic practitioner, and passionate herb grower well-versed in the classical Ayurvedic texts and contemporary writings.
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Ayurvedic Medicine: The Principles of Traditional Practice