Frawley D. / Lad V. The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to

Frawley D. / Lad V.
The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal
Medicine
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The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine
de Frawley D. / Lad V.
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CONTENTS
PREFACE
FOREWORD
xi
xiii
HERBOLOGY: EAST AND WEST
1
THE MANIFESTATION OF CONSCIOUSNESS INTO PLANTS
3
BACKGROUND OF AYURVEDIC MEDICINE
Spiritual Background
The Three Gunas
The Five Elements
The Three Doshas
The Seven Dhatus and Ojas
The Five Pranas
Bodily Systems (Srotas)
Agni and Plants
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10
16
18
18
21
HERBAL ENERGETICS
Taste (Rasa)
Energy (Virya)
Vipaka, Post-digestive Effect
Prabhava, Special Potency
Description of the Six Tastes
23
23
25
26
27
28
MANAGEMENT OF
INDIVIDUAL CONSTITUTION (DOSHA)
Management of Kapha
Management of Pitta
Management of Vata
Detoxification/Management of Ama
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HERBAL THERAPEUTICS
Alterative Herbs (Rakta Shodhana karma)
Antiparasitical and Anthelmintic Herbs (Krutmghna karma)
Astringent Herbs (Stambhana karma)
Bitter Tonic and Antipyretic Herbs
Carminative Herbs (Vata-anuloman)
Diaphoretic Herbs (Svedana karma)
Diuretic Herbs (Mutrala karma)
Emmenagogues (Raktabhisarana karma)
Expectorant and Demulcent Herbs (Kasa-Svasahara)
Laxative and Purgative Herbs
Nervine and Antispasmodic Herbs
Stimulant and Digestive Herbs (Dipana-Pachana karma)
Tonics
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HOW TO PREPARE AND USE HERBS
ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA
HOW TO PREPARE HERBS AYURVEDICALLY
The Five Main Methods of Herbal Preparation
(Pancha Kashaya)
ADDITIONAL METHODS OF HERBAL PREPARATION
Medicated Oil (Siddha Taila)
Medicated Ghee (Siddha Ghrita)
Media of Intake (Anupana)
Herbs for External Usage
Routes of Administration
Times of Administration
Compounds
Dosages
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MANTRA, YANTRA AND MEDITATION
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HERBS FOR AYURVEDIC USAGE
A. COMMONLY AVAILABLE HERBS
B. SPECIAL ORIENTAL HERBS
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99
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APPENDICES
I. Beverage Teas for The Three Doshas
II. Herb Chart
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III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
First Aid Treatments
English Glossary
Sanskrit Glossary
Latin Appendix
Special Ayurvedic and Chinese Herbs
224
228
231
234
237
BOTANICAL INDEX
253
GENERAL INDEX
257
BIBLIOGRAPHY
265
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
266
TABLE, CHART AND DIAGRAMS
Table 1
The Human Constitution (Prakruti)
Chart of the Six Tastes
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
Diagram 3
Diagram 4
Diagram 5
Diagram 6
Diagram 7
Diagram 8
Diagram 9
Diagram 10
Diagram 11
Diagram 12
Diagram 13
Diagram 14
Diagram 15
Diagram 16
Diagram 17
Diagram 18
Cosmic Evolution
Seats of Vata, Pitta, Kapha
Seven Dhatus in Plants
The Breath of Plants
Time Mandala
Shri yanira
Aloe
Calamus
Chakras
Amalaki
Ashwagandha
Bibhitaki
Gotu Kola
Guggul
Haritaki
Pipyali
Shatavari
Herbs & Organ Chart
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„The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine“
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Frawley D. / Lad V.
The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide
to Herbal Medicine
284 pages, broché
publication 2008
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