Ayurvedic Medicine: The Principles of Traditional Practice - Couverture rigide

Pole, Sebastian

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1848191138 ISBN 13 : 9781848191136

Editeur : Singing Dragon, 2012

Synopsis

Ayurvedic Medicine With a brief history of traditional medicine in India and discussion of principles, treatment strategies and traditional Ayurvedic pharmacy and pharmacology, this book offers an overview of the culture in which Ayurveda has developed and the scientific basis behind this holistic approach. It also details over 100 plant profiles of Ayurvedic herbs. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This book aims to bring the unique theories and traditions of Ayurveda alive so that they are accessible to the complementary health practitioner of today. This book offers a clear, accessible and yet detailed guide to ayurvedic herbalism. It encompasses a brief history of herbalism in India, a discussion of principles, treatment strategies as well as traditional Ayurvedic pharmacy and pharmacology. The "theoretical" chapters complement the core of the book that includes over 100 plant profiles of Ayurvedic herbs and 50 traditional formulas. It is a clinical manual as well as a reference book which relates classical ayurvedic teachings to modern phytotherapy as well as specific bio-medical conditions.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Sebastian Pole Lic OHM, Ayur HC is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Chinese Herbalist working in Bath in the UK. He is a member of the Ayurvedic Practitioners Association and Director of the Pharmacopoeia Committee as well as a member of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine. Sebastian is also the Herbal Director and founding partner of Pukka Herbs, The Organic Ayurvedic Herb Specialists.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Singing Dragon
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1848191138
• ISBN 13: 9781848191136
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 400