Product Description

For the first time, here is a detailed explanation and classification of herbs,using the ancient system of Ayurveda. More than 270 herbs are listed, with 108herbs explained in detail. Included are many of the most commonly used westernherbs with a profound Ayurvedic perspective. Important Chinese and specialAyurvedic herbs are introduced. Beautiful diagrams and charts, as well asdetailed glossaries, appendices and index are included.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #46129 in Books
• Brand: Books and Tapes
• Published on: 1986-01-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .39" h x .39" w x .39" l, 1.00 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 251 pages

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Customer Reviews

Excellent Resource
An excellent guide to Ayurvedic medical applications of herbs. This book includes a good introduction to Ayurvedic principles, management of the doshas and good summary charts for over 270 as well as detailed sections on 108 of the most common herbs and special Oriental herbs. Invaluable for the herbalist interested in Ayurveda.

Yoga of Herbs
I found this book far more useful in the initial stages of my interest in Ayurveda, but since that time find much of the material in the book questionable and unsubstantiated. How for example, do the authors obtain the energetics for western herbs? The reader should be reminded that the designation of energetic possibilities of medicinal plants on the subcontinent occured over hundreds, if not thousands of years. Thus, much of the energetic designations in this book seem to be based on no more than the inclinations of the authors. My experience is that while the energetics seem well rationalized, they don't always pan out. Thus, a good introductory book, but take it with a grain of 'saindhava'...

excellent !
a simple approach to understanding the importance of what and how we eat in relation to our daily lives. A worthy investment for a lifetime of use.