The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Herbs, both in the east and the west, have been the prime medicinal agent in traditional and holistic therapies..." (more)
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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

• Paperback: 251 pages
• Publisher: Lotus Press (January 25, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0941524248
• ISBN-13: 978-0941524247
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #37,333 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, February 16, 2004

By	Zen Druid (Aloha, OR USA) - See all my reviews

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.

26 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Yoga of Herbs, December 4, 1999

By A Customer

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'...

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent !, August 19, 2003

By	Karl Winkler "Karl" (Osprey, Florida, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.