Ayurveda: The Science of Self-healing : a Practical GuideFor the first time a book is available which clearly explains the principles and practical applications of Ayurveda, the oldest healing system in the world. This beautifully illustrated text throughly explains history & philosophy, basic principles, diagnostic techniques, treatment, diet, medicinal usage of kitchen herbs & spices, first aid, food aid, food antidotes and much more. |
Contents
History and Philosophy | 15 |
A THE FIRST LIFE SCIENCE | 18 |
D AYURVEDA AND THE WESTERN MIND | 19 |
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action active aggravate agni applied Astringent attributes Ayurveda balance basic become blood bodily body breathing cause Chapter cold color condition congestion consciousness constitution contains Cooling Sweet create Decreases Vata dhatus Diagram digestion disease disorders drink Earth effect elements emotions energy Ether excess eyes feel Fire five fresh functions ghee ginger healing heart Heating Heavy helps herbs human Increases Kapha Increases Pitta indicates individual intestine juice Lapis lazuli large intestine Light liver lungs maintains manifest massage medicine mental milk mind movement muscle nails natural nose Oily organs pain person physical pinch Pitta & Kapha powder practices prana Produces Promotes properties pulse Pungent Reduces Relieves root Rough salt seeds skin Smooth Sour stimulates stomach substances Sweet Table taken taste teaspoonful tion tissues tongue toxins treatment turmeric understanding urine warm Yoga
References to this book
Tantric Yoga and the Wisdom Goddesses: Spiritual Secrets of Ayurveda David Frawley No preview available - 2000 |
The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine Vasant Lad,David Frawley No preview available - 1986 |