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Way of Ayurvedic Herbs: A Contemporary Introduction and Useful Manual for the World's Oldest Healing System Kindle Edition

by Kurta Purkh Singh Khalsa (Author), Michael Tierra (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 230 ratings
Ashwaganda for stamina and vitality... arjuna for heart health... dandelion for breast wellness... gokshura to reach a sexual peak... Traditional Ayurveda, using the principles of the three doshas, constitutional body typing and highly individualized therapies, is the oldest continously practiced healing system on Earth. Over those many centuries, generations of Ayurvedic scholars and physicians have reviewed, inspected, dissected and refined the system to perfect a highly effective form of health, balance and healing. Now, two of the world's leading Ayurvedic herbalists, both leaders of the holistic health renaissance, and who, together, bring a total of over 75 years of practice to this work, have crafted a manual for making Ayurveda understandable and eminently, practically useful. THE WAY OF AYURVEDIC HERBS is more than an herb manual. It is a life path to well-being.
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Ayurvedic herbology is a ancient Vedic science of healing the body, mind and spirit. It is evidentially proven medicine that is traditionally accepted throughout India and abroad. The rasa (taste), virya (energy) and vipak (post-digestive effect) of the herbs are beautifully explained in the ancient texts. This book will give the light of Ayurvedic herbology to both the students and practitioners of herbology. --Vasant Lad, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician and the author of ayurveda: Science of self healing

A superb work on healing with Ayurveda and Herbs by two of the most advanced masters in the field. Let their experience work for you. This is absolutely a must one book. --Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D, author of Food as Medicine

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Michael Tierra, L.A.C., O.M.D., A.H.G., is one of the founders of the North American natural health movement, and was one of the first acupuncturists to be licensed in the United States. In 1989, Michael Tierra founded the American Herbalists Guild, an organization whose goal is to establish standards for the professional practice of clinical herbal medicine in the United States. He is co-founder of the American School of Botanical Medicine and the East-West College of Herbalism, which is recognized as an accredited professional herbal college in the United Kingdom. Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa is an herbalist, nutritionist, yoga teacher and educator. He along with his wife, are long time close students of Yogi Bhajan. A prominent member of the American Herbalists Guild, he is on the faculty of botanical medicine department of Bastyr University, a top naturopathic medical school. He is nationally certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and is a trainer for national certification in Ayurvedic massage.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003WQB2TW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lotus Press
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 21, 2010
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 614 KB
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  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1608690572
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Customers find the book provides good information on Ayurvedic herbs and is easy to read and understand. Moreover, the book is well-organized and serves as a good introduction for beginners.

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Customers find the book provides good information on Ayurvedic herbs, with experienced practitioners describing it as a fabulous resource.

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"...but this is the first that I have found that has extended information on the use of Ayurvedic herbs by an experienced Ayurvedic herbal practitioner,..." Read more

"...glossary, bibliography, recommended reading suggestions, herbal resources, etc. I am very glad that I chose this particular book!" Read more

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  • Laurie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative
    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024
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    A great tool if you are starting your journey in Ayurvedic medicine. Easy to follow and understand.
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  • Linda N
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on the Subject.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2009
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    Good information on Ayurvedic Herbs is sometimes hard to come by. I own a few books on the subject, but this is the first that I have found that has extended information on the use of Ayurvedic herbs by an experienced Ayurvedic herbal practitioner, who also happens to be a professional member of the American Herbalist's Guild. Most books on the subject give lots of information on Ayurvedic principles and just cursory information on how the herbs are used or just give cursory herbal or scientific information This book gives both extended information on Ayurvedic Herbs and how they are used within the content of Ayurvedic healing principles. It is a wonderful addition to any herbalists information on Ayurveda and Ayurvedic herbs. Thanks Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa and Michael Tierra for putting out this book!
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  • ST
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2015
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    A great book for a beginner. I'm learning a lot, which will help me personally for my own exploration into Ayurvedic healing practices, as well as in my pursuit of a new doctor who incorporates more functional/integrative practices in his/her approach to medicine. It's an easy to read book with a great appendix, glossary, bibliography, recommended reading suggestions, herbal resources, etc. I am very glad that I chose this particular book!
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  • Ronel Collins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book for Ayurvedic herbs
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2022
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    Great source of information and resources regarding Ayurvdduc herbs
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  • Michael A. Nicosia
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction, but book needs work
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2011
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    I thought the information in The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs was very good and I got a lot of insight into this ancient system of medicine. However, there are major issues with the production of the book. The cover is attractive and referenced the covers of Michael Tierra's other books The Way of Herbs and The Way of Chinese Herbs and neatly tied the book into the series. However, this title, which was produced by Lotus Press, does not match the quality of those books (issued by another publisher) in terms of editing, layout and typesetting. Unfortunately, these problem areas make the book look like a low-end "self-published" title. I have other books from Lotus Press that were also written by Michael Tierra that were very professionally edited and typeset and I don't understand what has happened to the company's standards since these books came out in the 1990s. Sorry to see this occur with what is otherwise an outstanding book by two authors I admire.
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  • Lucy Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Guide
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2023
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    Wonderful book by two masters: K P Khalsa and Michael Tierra.
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  • Nicola
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2021
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    An amazing book to have on hand for any and every herbal and Ayurvedic query. I use it every day!
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  • FruitFast
    5.0 out of 5 stars Can't put it down. What a blast!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2013
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    If you want to learn something new, something different than the usual western or even Chinese herbs, this is the one. It will take you beyond the Indian's home remedies and kitchen spices. Not that there's anything wrong with it.

    This is my first intro to Ayurvedic herbs at a level that can deal with serious conditions from cholesterol, hypertension, heart diseases to diabetic. And we're talking about powerful yet safe herbs from being tested for thousand(s) of years. Thanks Yogi Bhajan, Khalsa and Mike Tierra for this ground breaking and fun to read book. Ayurvedic reminds me of yoga back in the 70's. It was so new and not many people knew about it then. 40 years later, millions of people are doing yoga every day in the U.S. I think the same will happen to Ayurvedic. It's too good not to rise!
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  • harpal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in India on June 24, 2020
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    Very good book, herbs and their properties explained in details, I use it regularly for my reference in day to day life, thanks
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  • J. A. Bailey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Probably the most useful herbalism book I have
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2017
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    This is probably the most useful herbalism book I have, but there are other great ones too - and no book seems to cover everything.
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  • A.M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars lohnendswert für alle Aryuvedainteressierten
    Reviewed in Germany on June 12, 2016
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    das Buch bitte umfasende kenntnisse über den Umgang und die Bedeutung der aryuvedischen Kräuter. Gut geeignete für alle Aryuveda studierenden und interesierten
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  • Susan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quality of Service
    Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2021
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    Great book, great service.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Treasure!
    Reviewed in India on August 17, 2019
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    Comprehensive, very beneficial, easy to understand and very practical. The best in my collection of books on Herbs!
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    Reviewed in India on August 17, 2019
    Comprehensive, very beneficial, easy to understand and very practical. The best in my collection of books on Herbs!
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