Ayurveda: The Divine Science of Life, 1e

This unique one-of-a-kind book is a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of Ayurveda, and discusses the practical use of therapies such as diet, exercise, yoga, meditation, massage, and herbal remedies. The book also includes detailed information on Ayurvedic pharmacology and pharmacy, clinical methods and examinations, and general treatment protocols. Plus, a helpful section provides a comprehensive materia medica of 50 Indian herbs that include botanical descriptions, traditional Ayurvedic knowledge, constituent data and the latest medical research, as well as clinical indications, formulations, and dosages. Helpful full-color insert containing photos of the 50 herbs covered, alongside a ruler for scale, allows the reader to quickly identify herbs correctly. Includes useful appendices, including information on dietary and lifestyle regimens, Ayurvedic formulations, Ayurvedic weights and measures, glossaries on Ayurvedic terms, and medical substances. Unique contributions include a discussion of pathology, clinical methods, diagnostic techniques, and treatment methods from an Ayurvedic perspective. Ayurveda is an ancient system of health care that developed in India several thousand years ago. Allied with the spiritual philosophy of Hinduism, Ayurveda is a practical and inclusive system of health care orientated to the prevention and treatment of disease through the observation of important principles found in biological systems. This unique one-of-a-kind book is a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of Ayurveda, and discusses the practical use of therapies such as diet, exercise, yoga, meditation, massage, and herbal remedies. The book also includes detailed information on Ayurvedic pharmacology and pharmacy, clinical methods and examinations, and general treatment protocols. The final section provides a comprehensive materia medica of 50 Indian herbs that include botanical descriptions, traditional Ayurvedic knowledge, constituent data and latest medical research, as well as clinical indications, formulations and dosages. !!!book.pdf 1 !.jpg 1 01.pdf 2 02.pdf 3 03.pdf 4 04.pdf 6 05.pdf 7 06.pdf 8 07.pdf 10 chap01.pdf 22 chap02.pdf 30 chap03.pdf 45 chap04.pdf 53 chap05.pdf 64 chap06.pdf 80 chap07.pdf 95 chap08.pdf 108 chap09.pdf 116 chap10.pdf 127 chap11.pdf 146 01.pdf 170 02.pdf 172 03.pdf 174 04.pdf 177 05.pdf 179 06.pdf 183 07.pdf 185 08.pdf 188 09.pdf 191 10.pdf 194 11.pdf 196 12.pdf 198 13.pdf 201 14.pdf 204 15.pdf 206 16.pdf 208 17.pdf 210 18.pdf 213 19.pdf 216 20.pdf 220 21.pdf 224 22.pdf 227 23.pdf 229 24.pdf 231 25.pdf 234 26.pdf 236 27.pdf 238 28.pdf 241 29.pdf 244 30.pdf 246 31.pdf 249 32.pdf 251 33.pdf 255 34.pdf 258 35.pdf 260 36.pdf 262 37.pdf 266 39.pdf 269 40.pdf 272 41.pdf 275 42.pdf 277 43.pdf 281 44.pdf 284 45.pdf 287 46.pdf 289 47.pdf 291 48.pdf 294 49.pdf 298 50.pdf 301 51.pdf 304 52.pdf 307 53.pdf 309 54.pdf 313 55.pdf 326 56.pdf 332 57.pdf 333 58.pdf 341 59.pdf 349 60.pdf 351 61.pdf 357 Āyurveda Is An Ancient System Of Health Care That Developed In India Several Thousand Years Ago. Allied With The Spiritual Philosophy Of Hinduism, Āyurveda Is A Practical And Inclusive System Of Health Care Orientated To The Prevention And Treatment Of Disease Through The Observation Of Important Principles Found In Biological Systems. ...--back Cover. Theory And Practice Of Ayurveda -- Foundation -- Theory -- Constitution And Consciousness -- The Physical Body -- Ayurvedic Living -- Pharmacology And Pharmacy -- Food And Drink -- Pathology And Disease -- Clinical Methodology And Case History -- Clinical Examination -- Treatment Of Disease -- Ayurvedic Materia Medica. Todd Caldecott ; Foreword By Michael Tierra. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 341-342) And Indexes.