Ayurvedic Herbology East & West: A Practical Guide to Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine - Softcover

Dass, Vishnu

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0940985071 ISBN 13: 9780940985070

Publisher: Lotus Press, 2013

Synopsis

Ayurvedic Herbology East & West is a comprehensive and practical guide to Ayurvedic herbal medicine. Importantly, it is one of the first books to categorize commonly used Western medicinal plants with Ayurvedic herbal energetics. It also focuses on traditional Ayurvedic herbs and formulas that are readily available in the West. Other topics include Ayurvedic theory, the art of herbal formulation, medicine making and home remedies.

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About the Author

Vishnu Dass is an Ayurvedic practitioner and herbalist and the owner and director of Blue Lotus Ayurveda. He received his training under the guidance of Dr. Vasant Lad and is a graduate of the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, NM. Having served on the board of directors for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, he remains an honorary lifetime practitioner member. He teaches extensively on Ayurveda and Yoga philosophy for schools of clinical herbalism as well as Yoga retreat centers and teacher training programs. His knowledge in both Eastern and Western herbal traditions combined with years of clinical practice comes together in his practical and inspired writing. He lives in Asheville, NC

Review

"This wonderful, practical book is one of the masterpieces of Ayurvedic herbology. Vishnu Dass has covered many subtle topics in this quite scholarly work. In a true sense, this is an integrated work, both for Eastern and Western herbalists. This book breathes the life of practical Ayurvedic principles, methodology, pharmaceutical and pharmacological actions."-Dr. Vasant Lad

"Ayurvedic Herbology East and West is a comprehensive and detailed study nto only of Ayurvedic herbology but of Ayurvedic medicine itself, excellent for all students of herbs and an important new contribution in the field."David Frawley, author of Yoga & Ayurveda

"Ayurvedic Herbology is a well-written and valuable addition to the herbal library of any practitioner. Many unique herbs are included as well as the author's personal experience with home remedies."· -Dr. Marc Halpern, Author of Healing Your Life: Lessons on the Path of Ayurveda and President of the California College of Ayurveda

Edition details

• Publisher: Lotus Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0940985071
• ISBN 13: 9780940985070
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352