Ayurveda, the ancient Indian "science of longevity," is a holistic healing system that restores internal balance, health, and a sense of well-being through consistent attention to natural lifestyle, good eating habits, and the healing power of herbs. The author explains how sunlight, heat, air, and water, together with animal, vegetable, and mineral substances are applied in therapy to stimulate the body's natural immunity and healing capacity. One of the oldest systems of medicine in the world, Ayurveda emphasizes health education and the vital relationship between humankind and medicinal plants.
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"A valuable and admirable attempt to contribute to the growing interest in the fascinating system of Ayurveda."
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German
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This is a solidly good book on Ayurveda. The author describes in a very readable manner all the essential points of Ayurveda including the constitutional types, five tastes, tissues, channels, etc.A lot of these subjects are not addressed by more mainstream authors, perhaps because they think their audience will be bored. However, I think they are essential to a strong understanding of Ayurveda, and I think any serious student will appreciate them. Furthermore, the author's style does not cram in too many unnecessary details, so the explanation of each subject is easy to glide through without heavy wading. All of this is a pretty amazing accomplishment for such a little book -- this is a slim one. For those who have studied very little Ayurveda, this is an excellent starting point. Perhaps the only interesting addition would be more personal information and case histories -- but this is hardly a surprising lack, since Ms. Heyn is more an herbologist than a doctor. I think this book will please anyone who wants to learn about Ayurveda, beginner or advanced.
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All my senses go to work when I am crossing a meadow or tramping through a wood in search of medicinal plants. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
main taste, digestive product, digestive fire, medicinal action, root cortex, long pepper, skin complaints Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pachaka Pitta, Rasa Dhatu, Asthi Dhatu, Meda Dhatu, Tri Phala, Mamsa Dhatu, Middle Ages, Ahara Rasa, Alexander the Great, Atharva Veda, Sadhaka Pitta, The Power of Fire, Third World, Tri Doshas, Jathara Agni, Medhya Rasayan, Vyana Vata New!
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All my senses go to work when I am crossing a meadow or tramping through a wood in search of medicinal plants. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
main taste, digestive product, digestive fire, medicinal action, root cortex, long pepper, skin complaints Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pachaka Pitta, Rasa Dhatu, Asthi Dhatu, Meda Dhatu, Tri Phala, Mamsa Dhatu, Middle Ages, Ahara Rasa, Alexander the Great, Atharva Veda, Sadhaka Pitta, The Power of Fire, Third World, Tri Doshas, Jathara Agni, Medhya Rasayan, Vyana Vata New!
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- Medical Nemesis by Ivan Illich in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Useful Plants of India by H. Drury on page 144, and page 146
- The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali by William Q. Judge on page 149
- Indian Myth and Legend by Donald A. Mackenzie on page 23
- Aphorisms of Yoga by Bhagwan S. Patanjali on page 149
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- Herbal Medicinals: A Clinician's Guide by Lucinda Miller on page 63
- Ayurveda Revolutionized: Integrating by Edward Tarabilda in Back Matter
- Balancing the Chakras by Maruti Seidman in Back Matter
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