The Chopra Centre Herbal Handbook - Softcover

Simon, David; Chopra, Dr Deepak

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0712601678 ISBN 13: 9780712601672

Publisher: Rider, 2000

Synopsis

In The Chopra Centre Herbal Handbook, Dr Deepak Chopra and Dr David Simon draw on the forty most important herbs used in Ayurveda, from aloe and amrit kalash to ginger and winter cherry, to create a practical, popular reference book that shows how to, for example, strengthen immunity, rejuvenate the body, boost energy and detoxify the system. Each listing explains the specific ailments which that herb can remedy, as well as instructions on how to use it, precautions, scientific research and botanical information. Health problems which are addressed include digestive disorders, those of the mind and emotions, women's and men's health issues, metabolism, pain, arthritis and inflammation, circulation and many more.

About this title

Book Description:

A practical handbook on healing with herbs from the most famous Ayurvedic centre in the world

From the Back Cover:

People around the world are increasingly aware of the need to restore the balance of their bodies when they become ill. And to do this they are turning more and more to the healing properties found in plants, as well as using the accumulated knowledge of medical traditions which have passed the test of time.

The oldest medical system of all is Ayurveda, which dates back 5000 years to its origins in India. In The Chopra Centre Herbal Handbook, Dr Deepak Chopra and Dr David Simon draw on the forty most important herbs used in Ayurveda, from aloe and amrit kalash to ginger and winter cherry, to create a practical, popular reference book that shows how to, for example, strengthen immunity, rejuvenate the body, boost energy and detoxify the system.

Each listing in The Chopra Centre Herbal Handbook explains the specific ailments which that herb can remedy, as well as instructions on how to use it, precautions, scientific research and botanical information. Health problems which are addressed include digestive disorders, those of the mind and emotions, women's and men's health issues, metabolism, pain, arthritis and inflammation, circulation and many more.

The accessible and helpful book is written by two of the best names in alternative health. Dr Deepak Chopra is the author of such worldwide bestsellers as Ageless Body Timeless Mind, Perfect Health and How to Know God. David Simon is medical director of the Chopra Centre for Well Being in California.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rider
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0712601678
• ISBN 13: 9780712601672
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272