Major Herbs of Ayurveda
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By: Elizabeth M. Williamson
Format: Hardcover
From: Churchill Livingstone
Pub. Date: September 2002
From: Churchill Livingstone
Pub. Date: September 2002
Product Details:
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2002-10-07
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 392
Ean: 9780443072031
Isbn: 0443072035
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2002-10-07
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 392
Ean: 9780443072031
Isbn: 0443072035
ABOUT THE BOOK
EDITORIAL REVIEW
This unique, clinical reference features comprehensive and detailed profiles of 50 key herbs used in Ayurvedic medicine. Coverage of each herb includes a discussion of its historical context, habitat, botanical description, major chemical constituents, medical usage, safety profile, dosage, regulatory status, and Ayurvedic properties. It also features full-color photos of each plant, describes which part of the plant is used, and illustrates the dried herbal preparation. Each herb's ethnobotanical usage and ethnoveterinary usage are also presented for a clear understanding of how the herb is used in various contexts.
- Complete information on the unique uses of Ayrurvedic herbs is provided, including new information on certain herbs not covered in any other resource.
- Descriptions of the ethnobotanical and medicinal uses of herbs present a traditional and historical context for their uses.
- In-depth coverage of chemical constituents is provided.
- The specific Ayurvedic properties of herbs are described, as well as how they are used by Ayurvedic practitioners, shedding light on an approach that is increasing in popularity.
- Full-color illustrations of each herb offer cues for visual recognition of the plant.
- Safety considerations enable readers to apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice, including toxicity data on certain herbs.
- Primary sources are well-referenced throughout the book, highlighting original, authentic research and scientific findings.
USER REVIEWS
"If you're looking for a textbook on ayurvedic herbs, here it is.
I've been interested in ayurvedic herbs but did not find anything with scientific references. Anecdotal reports are not enough.
A few examples:
Did you know the ficus tree is considered holy and is used for medicine?
Amla, which is a component of the formula "triphala" has been proven to dramatically lower cholesterol, triglycerides, phospholipids and low density lipoproteins by 82%, 66% 77% and 90% respectively.
REGRESSION OF AORTIC PLAQUES was observed. To put it plainly, when your arteries are clogged, this herb will help unclog them.
I do a lot of research on heart disease had never heard of this.
I know pseudoginseng, which is a Chinese herb, will do the same thing, but I did not know about Amla.
"
~ Written on 2005-05-29
I've been interested in ayurvedic herbs but did not find anything with scientific references. Anecdotal reports are not enough.
A few examples:
Did you know the ficus tree is considered holy and is used for medicine?
Amla, which is a component of the formula "triphala" has been proven to dramatically lower cholesterol, triglycerides, phospholipids and low density lipoproteins by 82%, 66% 77% and 90% respectively.
REGRESSION OF AORTIC PLAQUES was observed. To put it plainly, when your arteries are clogged, this herb will help unclog them.
I do a lot of research on heart disease had never heard of this.
I know pseudoginseng, which is a Chinese herb, will do the same thing, but I did not know about Amla.
"
~ Written on 2005-05-29