Llewellyn's Complete Book of Ayurveda: A Comprehensive Resource for the Understanding & Practice of Traditional Indian Medicine (Llewellyn's Complete Book Series 9) Kindle Edition

Awesome book, I used a lot of the old medicine.......too bad it wouldn't catch on with the rest of the world. Definitely recommend the book.:)

Has really great info and sources .. a good boon to keep for resource

I originally got this from the library. Because the information is so well presented, I had to own a copy.

From what I've read so far it is well organized, easy to read, and very comprehensive.

Excellent reference book - easy to follow

Great book

Thank you !!!!

I searched for the best Ayurveda book in all California universities and library systems. After verifying the book's information with my yogi (special teacher) in India, I ordered it. It contains the original Knowledge of how to care of our human bodies, minds, and spirit. The information on how and where humanity received this amazing knowledge is described on page 8, 3rd and 4th paragraphs:"Atreya addressed the king of Devas, "O monarch of Devas, you not only reign over the heavenly spheres but also over all the three planetary systems. The world of the human beings is fraught will illness, and they suffer terribly. Have compassion and teach me the science of life."After Indra was convinced of Atreya's intellectual capabilities, he imparted the Ayurvedic knowledge to him. Indra himself had received this knowledge from two physicians, the divine Ashwini brothers. The Ashwini brothers had received their knowledge from Daksha, who was given the task of filling the universe with living beings by his father Brahma, the first living being of the universe."...These texts describe, for the first time, the eight different disciplines of Ayurveda (ashtanga ayurveda). In addition, Ayurveda includes extensive knowledge of veterinary medicine and a special branch of tree medicine called vriksha ayurveda. The disciplines include:1. General Medicine (Kayachikitsa)--describes the causes, symptoms, healing methods, and therapeutic interventions for most illnesses.2. Pediatrics (Bala Chikitsa or Kaumarabhritya)--deals with obstetrics and pediatrics.3. Psychiatry (Bhoota Vidya or Graha Chikitsa)--is the science of psychological disturbances and mental illness but also refers to "invisible causes" (bhoota) of disease such as bacteria and viruses.Ear-Nose-Throat and Ophthalmology (Urdhvanga Chikitsa or Salakya Chikitsa)--deals with ear, nose, throat, and eyes. It also describes the surgery of organs located above the collarbone.5. Surgery (Shalya Tantra)--is the science of treating organs with pathological disturbances and changes in organisms.6. Toxicology (Agada Tantra)--studies poisons including environmental pollutants and poisoned organisms.7. Geriatrics (Rasayana)--is the science of rejuvenation.8. Reproductive Medicine (Vajikarana)--is the study of aphrodisiacs and procreational medicine.it is easy to understand as it is in textbook form and is by far the most valuable book I own. I recently got rid of the rest of my books as it will take me some time to study all that is in this incredible book.

brilliant and worth

If you are new to Ayurveda, this book is a good start. Big print. Lots of line spacing. Diagrams and explanations. Quite good in general. But be ready to get used to a lot of new terms.

A clear exposition of ayurveda history, philsophy and therapies.This is an excellent reference for anyone interested in ayurveda100% would recommend

Great Book. Well written, plethora of info for those looking to understand the Ayurveda. Feels complete, I am only just delving in.

So Uncanny !! I am loving this book for its accuracy