The Yoga of Herbs: Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine & Self-Healing
“The Yoga of Herbs.” This essential guide, co-authored by David Frawley and Vasant Lad, teaches self-healing through herbal medicine and balancing your unique constitution.
“The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine” stands as a foundational text for anyone interested in the profound connection between ancient wisdom, herbal remedies, and personal well-being. Co-authored by esteemed Ayurvedic scholars David Frawley and Vasant Lad, this book offers a comprehensive and accessible guide to the use of herbs from a traditional Ayurvedic perspective.
Key Insights & Educational Value:
- Ayurvedic Principles Applied to Herbs: Delve into the core principles of Ayurveda and learn how they are integrated into the practice of herbal medicine. Understand how herbs are viewed not just for their chemical compounds, but for their energetic qualities and their ability to influence the body’s fundamental constitutions.
- Balance Your Unique Constitution (Doshas): The book provides clear explanations of the three primary doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and guides you on how to identify your own unique constitutional balance. Crucially, it then teaches you how to select and use herbs to maintain or restore harmony within your system, fostering self-healing.
- Comprehensive Herb Monographs: Featuring detailed monographs on a wide array of herbs sourced from India, China, and Europe, this guide equips you with practical knowledge. Each herb’s properties, traditional uses, and energetic profile are explored, making it a valuable reference.
- Herbal Energetics Explained: Gain an understanding of “herbal energetics” – the subtle qualities of herbs (like taste, energy, post-digestive effect) and how they interact with the body’s systems to create specific therapeutic actions.
- Practical Self-Healing: The ultimate aim of the book is to empower readers to practice self-healing. Through its teachings, you’ll learn to thoughtfully apply herbal knowledge to support your own health and wellness journey.
- Clear Tables and Charts: The complex information is presented clearly with helpful tables and charts, making it easy to navigate and understand Ayurvedic concepts and herbal applications.
About the Authors:
- David Frawley: A renowned American Ayurvedic teacher and author, known for his extensive contributions to Vedic sciences.
- Vasant Lad: A leading authority and pioneer in Ayurvedic medicine in the West, celebrated for his accessible teachings and clinical experience.
Key Themes Explored:
- Ayurvedic herbal medicine practices
- Principles of self-healing through herbs
- Understanding and balancing individual dosha constitutions
- Herbal energetics and their application
- Traditional uses of herbs from diverse regions
Publication Details:
- Author: David Frawley, Vasant Lad
- Publisher: Lotus Press
- Publication Date: January 25, 1986
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Anonymous –
I have read other books by David Frawley and Vasant Lad and very much enjoyed them. This book was no exception. I would tell anyone who loves to learn about herbs and there application to run out and get this book.
Oliver –
Yoga all the way.
Raul madu –
The Yoga ebook is very cool. Also the support is amazing
Pato B. –
I’m caught 🙂 Find my love for Yoga rekindled with help of this ebook.