Sebastian Pole

Ayurvedic Medicine

The Principles of Traditional Practice

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Produktbeschreibung

Ayurvedic Medicine clearly and comprehensively presents the unique theories and traditions of Ayurveda making them accessible to the health practitioner of today. The book offers an essential understanding of Ayurvedic principles and treatment strategies and details over 150 profiles of Ayurvedic herbs and formulas.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. September 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 199mm x 30mm
• Gewicht: 1256g
• ISBN-13: 9781848191136
• ISBN-10: 1848191138
• Artikelnr.: 35686215

Autorenporträt

Sebastian Pole

Inhaltsangabe

About the Author. Dedication. Preface. Acknowledgements. Abbreviations.
Introduction. Part I. 1. The History of Ayurveda and the Growth of the
Materia Medica. 2. The Basic Principles of Ayurveda. 3. Ayurvedic Herbal
Pharmacology and Pharmacy.: Dravyaguna and Bhaisajya Vyakhyana. 4.
Ayurvedic Therapy and Treatment: Cikitsa. Case Studies. 5. The Scientific
Basis of Ayurveda. Part II. 6. Plant Profiles. Plant Profile Template.
Ajmoda. Ajwain. Aloe. Amalaki. Anthrapachaka. Aragvadha. Arjuna. Askoka.
Ashwagandha. Bakuchi. Bala. Bhallataka. Bhringaraja. Bhumiamalaki.
Bibhitaki. Bilva. Brahmi. Cardamon. Castor. Chiretta. Chitraka.
Chrysanthemum. Cinnamon. Cloves. Coleus. Coriander. Cumin. Damanaka.
Daruharidra. Devadaru. Dhattura. Ephedra. Fennel. Fenugreek. Frankincense
(Indian). Garlic. Ginger. Gokshura. Gotu Kola. Guduchi. Guggulu. Gurmar.
Haritaki. Hemp Seed. Hingu. Jasmine. Jatamamsi. Kalamegha. Kanchanara.
Kapikacchu. Karavella. Krishna Jiraka. Kushtha. Kutaja. Kutki. Lemon and
Lime. Lemongrass. Licorice. Lotus. Manjishtha. Mint. Mustaka. Mustard Seed.
Myrrh. Neem. Nutmeg. Pepper. Pippali. Pit Shirisha. Pomegranate. Psyllium.
Punarnava. Pushkaramoola. Rhubarb. Rose. Safed Musali. Safflower. Saffron.
Salt. Sandalwood. Sariva. Sarpagandha. Senna. Shankhapushpi. Shatavari.
Shilajit. Tagarah. Tila. Trivrut. Tulsi. Turmeric. Vacha. Vamsa Lochana.
Varuna. Vasa. Vidanga. Vidari. 7. 52 Common Ayurvedic Formulas. Asava,
Arista: Medicated Wines. Avaleha: Medicinal Jams. Curna: Powder
Preparations. Pusyanuga Curna. Guggulu: Pills made with Commiphora Mukul.
Kvatha: Decoctions. Siddha Ghrta: Medicated Ghees. Siddha Taila: Medicated
Oils. Vati: Tablets. Part III. Appendix 1: Tables. Appendix 2: Treatment
Glossary. Appendix 3: Glossary of Terms. Appendix 4: Resources. Appendix 5:
Bibliography. Appendix 6: Index of Plant Names. Appendix 7: A Note on the
Transliteration and Pronunciation of the Sounds. Index.