Ayurveda: The Divine Science of LifeThis unique one-of-a-kind book is a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of Ayurveda, and discusses the practical use of therapies such as diet, exercise, yoga, meditation, massage, and herbal remedies. The book also includes detailed information on Ayurvedic pharmacology and pharmacy, clinical methods and examinations, and general treatment protocols. Plus, a helpful section provides a comprehensive materia medica of 50 Indian herbs that include botanical descriptions, traditional Ayurvedic knowledge, constituent data and the latest medical research, as well as clinical indications, formulations, and dosages.
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Contents
Theory and practice of Ayurveda | 1 |
The physical body | 35 |
Ayurvedic living | 47 |
33 | 63 |
101 | 79 |
Pathology and disease | 93 |
Clinical methodology | 101 |
Treatment of disease | 133 |
Guggulu | 205 |
Haritaki to colour yellow | 213 |
Jdtiphala fruit of excellence | 220 |
Kapikacchu monkey itcher | 227 |
Kusmdnda | 233 |
Mandukaparni frogleaved | 240 |
Mustaka | 247 |
Nirgundi | 255 |
Introduction | 159 |
Arjuna white | 166 |
Bala strength | 172 |
Bhunimba ground nimba | 180 |
Brahmi consort of Brahma | 187 |
Citraka the spotted one | 193 |
Goksura cow scratchier | 199 |
Punarnavd once again new | 261 |
Satdvari one hundred roots | 270 |
Appendices | 299 |
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