A Woman's Ayurvedic Herbal : A Guide for Natural Health and Well-Being

Designed specifically for women, this book will introduce the system of Ayurvedic medicine, one of the most ancient and holistic forms of medicine known in human history. Developed in India over 5,000 years ago, Ayurveda is a complete system for healing and rebalancing the body. This fascinating book features an A-Z of herbs with their description, history and uses, and easy-to-prepare home remedies. There is also an A-Z section of ailments that details symptoms and how to treat them using Ayurvedic remedies. Authoritative text, an easy-to-use format, and delightful original botanical illustrations will make this volume a pleasure to own and a useful home reference. Front Cover 1 Copyright Page / Disclaimer 4 Contents 5 Introduction 8 The three doshas & body types: Which body type are you? 10 The use of herbs inAyurvedic medicine 14 A-Z of Herbs and Spices 17 Aloe Vera 18 Asafetida 20 Basil 22 Brahmi 24 Cardamom 26 Cinnamon 28 Cloves 30 Coriander 32 Cumin 33 Fennel 36 Frankincense 38 Garlic 40 Ginger 42 Gooseberry 44 Licorice 46 Lotus 48 Marshmallow 50 Myrrh 52 Neem 54 Pepper 56 Pomegranate 58 Sandalwood 60 Sarsaparilla 62 Senna 64 Shatavari 66 Turmeric 68 Winter Cherry 70 Healing through Ayurveda 73 Ayurvedic View of Health & Disease 74 Preventative health 78 Purification therapies 80 Longevity strategies 82 Food regimes 82 Vata 84 Pitta 86 Kapha 88 Medicinal foods 90 Lifestyle 92 Body therapies 96 Beauty regimes 98 A-Z of Common Ailments 101 ACNE 102 ARTHRITIS 102 ASTHMA 104 BOILS 106 CANDIDA ALBICANS 107 CHOLESTEROL PROBLEMS 108 CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME 110 CIRCULATION (POOR) 112 COLD SORES 112 COMMON COLD 114 CONSTIPATION 116 COUGH/SORE THROAT 117 CUTS, STINGS, BITES 117 CYSTS (AND FIBROIDS) IN THE UTERUS 119 DEPRESSION 120 DIARRHEA 122 DRY SKIN 123 EARACHE 124 ECZEMA 124 EYE DISORDERS 126 FEVER 127 FLATULENCE 129 HEADACHE 130 INDIGESTION 132 INFERTILITY 134 INSOMNIA 136 LIVER DISORDERS 137 MEMORY (LOSS & IMPROVEMENT) 140 MENOPAUSE 141 MENSTRUAL DISCOMFORT 144 MIGRAINES 145 OSTEOPOROSIS 145 OVERWEIGHT 148 PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS) 150 PSORIASIS 152 SINUSITIS/HAYFEVER 153 STRESS AND HYPERTENSION 153 URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS 156 WORMS 157 Glossary 158 Botanical Index 162 Back Cover 164 Ancient Herbal Secrets for Self-Care, Healing, and WholenessDesigned specifically for women, this book will introduce the system of Ayurvedic medicine, one of the most ancient and holistic forms of medicine known in human history. Developed in India over 5,000 years ago, Ayurveda is a complete system for healing and rebalancing the body.This fascinating book features an A-Z of herbs with their description, history and uses, and easy-to-prepare home remedies. There is also an A-Z section of ailments that details symptoms and how to treat them using Ayurvedic remedies.Authoritative text, an easy-to-use format, and delightful original botanical illustrations will make this volume a pleasure to own and a useful home reference. Ancient herbal secrets for healing and wholeness Designed specifically for women, this is an introduction to Ayurveda--one of the most ancient and holistic forms of medicine in human history. Developed in India over five thousand years ago, Ayurveda is a complete system for healing and rebalancing the body. This fascinating book features an A-to-Z of herbs with their description, history, and uses, and easy-to-prepare home remedies. There is also an A-to-Z section of ailments that details symptoms and how to treat them using Ayurvedic remedies. "Designed specifically for women, this is an introduction to Ayurveda - one of the most ancient and holistic forms of medicine in human history. Developed in India over 5,000 years ago, Ayurveda is a complete system for healing and rebalancing the body. This fascinating guide features an A-to-Z of herbs with their description, history, and uses, and easy-to-prepare home remedies. There is also an A-to-Z section of ailments that details symptoms and how to treat them using Ayurvedic remedies."--Back cover