Ayurvedic Medicine: The Principles of Traditional Practice - Hardcover

Sebastian Pole

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1848191138 ISBN 13: 9781848191136

Publisher: Singing Dragon, 2012

Synopsis

This book aims to bring the unique theories and traditions of Ayurveda alive so that they are accessible to the complementary health practitioner of today. This book offers a clear, accessible and yet detailed guide to ayurvedic herbalism. It encompasses a brief history of herbalism in India, a discussion of principles, treatment strategies as well as traditional Ayurvedic pharmacy and pharmacology. The "theoretical" chapters complement the core of the book that includes over 100 plant profiles of Ayurvedic herbs and 50 traditional formulas. It is a clinical manual as well as a reference book which relates classical ayurvedic teachings to modern phytotherapy as well as specific bio-medical conditions.

About this title

Review:

'Pole has created a multi-faceted text on Ayurvedic herbs and their medicinal use.The whole text, beautifully presented by Elsevier is a treasure that belongs in the library of every student and practitioner!' --Light on Ayurvedic Journal, Spring 2008

From the Author:

Sebastian Pole, Lic OHM, Ayur HC, is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Chinese Herbalist working in Bath, UK, and is also a passionate ecologist. He is a member of the Ayurvedic Practitioners Association and former Director of the Pharmacopoeia Committee, as well as a member of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine. He has spent many years living in India studying Ayurveda and Yoga, has a degree in Hindi and Indian Religions and is a qualified yoga teacher. Sebastian is the Herbal Director and founding partner of Pukka Herbs, The Organic Ayurvedic Herb Specialists.

About this edition

• Publisher: Singing Dragon
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1848191138
• ISBN 13: 9781848191136
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 400