This book provides guidance on how to incorporate herbal medicine into life and practice, with details of over 100 plant profiles of Ayurvedic herbs and 50 traditional formulas

Ayurvedic Medicine clearly and comprehensively presents the unique theories and traditions of Ayurveda making them accessible to the health practitioner of today.

With a brief history of traditional medicine in India and discussion of principles, treatment strategies and traditional Ayurvedic pharmacy and pharmacology, the book offers an essential overview of the culture in which Ayurveda has developed and the scientific basis behind this holistic approach. It details over 100 plant profiles of Ayurvedic herbs, with images of fresh and dried plants, and 50 traditional formulas, including characteristics, usage, combinations, contraindications, and safety and dosage information for each.

This essential resource explains the traditional medical system of Ayurveda, and provides guidance to students and practitioners on how to incorporate herbal medicine into their life and practice.

"Ayurvedic Medicine - the principles of traditional practice, is well worthy of in depth study for students, scholars and practitioners of Ayervedic Medicine." - The Herbalist