Medicinal plants of Ayurvedic medicine

Ayurveda, the traditional Indian healing system, is one of the oldest healing methods and is also very popular in the West. The standard work "Medicinal Plants of Ayurvedic Medicine" is one of the most comprehensive compendiums, detailing over 220 of the most important medicinal plants in a clear tabular format. The authors provide a lively introduction to Ayurvedic healing art, its foundations, and the unique understanding of diseases. Each plant is described in detail, including its effects on doshas, ingredients, and origin. Particularly, the precise information on preparation, dosage, and application, as well as notes on side effects, make the descriptions of remedies easily usable for Western therapists. The effects of medicinal plants on body systems such as the respiratory system, digestion, skin, cardiovascular system, and urogenital system are described in detail.