THE YOGA OF HERBS
Table of Contents
PREFACE
FOREWORD HERBOLOGY: EAST AND WEST
THE MANIFESTATION OF CONSCIOUSNESS INTO PLANTS
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
HERBAL ENERGETICS
Taste (Rasa)
Energy (Virya)
Vipaka, Post-digestive Effect
Prabhdva, Special Potency
Description of the Six Tastes
MANAGEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL CONSTITUTION (DOSHA)
Management of Kapha
Management of Pitta
Management of Vata
Detoxification/Management of Ama
HERBAL THERAPEUTICS
Alternative Herbs (Rakta Shodhana karma)
Antiparasitical and Anthelmintic Herbs (Krumighna 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
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 (Siddhd Taila)
Medicated Ghee (Siddha Ghrita)
Media of Intake (Anupanda)
Herbs for External Usage
Routes of Administration
Times of Administration
Compounds
Dosages
MANTRA, YANTRA AND MEDITATION
HERBS FOR AYURVEDIC USAGE
A. COMMONLY AVAILABLE HERBS
B. SPECIAL ORIENTAL HERBS
APPENDICES
I. Beverage Teas for The Three Doshas
II. Herb Chart
III. First Aid Treatments
IV. English Glossary
V. Sanskrit Glossary
VI. Latin Appendix
BOTANICAL INDEX
GENERAL INDEX
BIBLIOGRAPHY
SOURCES FOR HERBS AND HERBAL PRODUCTS
ABOUT THE AUTHORS