Llewellyn's Complete Book of Ayurveda

A comprehensive resource by one of the world's most respected Ayurveda experts.

Ayurveda is the art of good life and gentle healing. It is a holistic system of medicine that includes prevention, psychology, diet, and treatment. Join Hans H. Rhyner, a leading authority on Ayurveda, as he explores the principles, therapies, and collected knowledge of this powerful approach to health and wellbeing, including:
Anatomical Aspects (Rachana Sharira)Evolutionary Physiology (Kriya Sharira)Constitution (Prakruti)Pathology (Samprapti)Diagnostics (Nidana)Pharmacology (Dravya Guna)Treatment Strategies (Chikitsa)Nutritional Sciences (Annavijnana)Preventative Medicine (Swasthavritta)Quintet of Therapeutics (Panchakarma)Clinical Applications
Filled with natural treatment suggestions and herbal remedies for dozens of conditions, Llewellyn's Complete Book of Ayurveda provides detailed explanations of the most important topics in the field, such as:
The Legend of AyurvedaCreation and Evolution (Sankhya)Logic and Analysis (Nyaya-Vaisheshika)YogaThe Channel System (Srota)Vital Points (Marma)Seven Basic Tissues (Sapta Dhatus)Biological Fire (Agni)Toxic Wastes (Ama)Somatic ConstitutionPsychic ConstitutionCauses of Disease (Nidana)Six Stages of Pathogenesis (Kriya Kala)Observation and ExaminationPrinciples of TreatmentAcupuncture and MoxibustionEight Considerations on FoodDiet for Your ConstitutionKitchen PharmacyDaily Healthy Habits (Dinacarya)Rules for Different Seasons (Rutacarya)Ethical Life (Sadvritta)Purificatory Treatments (Pradhanakarma)Dietetics (Pascat Karma)EthicsSpirituality in Psychotherapy (Vedanta)Ayurveda SurgeryAyurveda PsychiatryVastu-Vedic GeomancyMedical AstrologyAnd Much More