The Bottom Line
'The Ayurveda Encyclopedia' by Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha, D.Sc., is a complete and in-depth book on Ayurveda that discloses all the natural secrets to healing, prevention of disease, and longevity. well researched, reliable, and packed with necessary illustrations.
Pros
- An authoritative guide to Ayurveda
- Also touches upon related fields
- Detailed and well researched
- Well illustrated
- Excellent for families, medical & holistic practitioners, pharmacists, professors and for reference
Cons
- No color photographs
- Too academic for the layman
Description
- A voluminous encyclopedia in four sections and 27 chapters. (669 pages)
- Also includes a massive appendix with glossary, client health history, further reading suggestions and index
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 (in inches); ISBN: 0-9658042-2-4
Guide Review - The Ayurveda Encyclopedia - Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha
This book may help many to take control of life with its treasure of resources on the ancient healing system of Ayurveda — "the mother of all healing". With hundreds of visuals of herbs, and yoga poses for general health, pregnancy, and seniors, it's a great compilation of the natural secrets to healing, prevention and longevity — suitable for the home and the clinic alike. Read the review.
This authoritative guide tells you all you need to know about ayurvedic medicine — its unique healing process, treating the root cause of disorders, and offering inexpensive therapies free from side effects. It's comprehensive, dealing with essential aspects of ayurveda — herbology, nutrition, aromatherapy, hatha yoga, pranayama, meditation, sound therapy, color therapy, gem therapy, exercise, lifestyle counseling, spiritual counseling, circulatory system, digestive system, respiratory system, urinary system, nervous system, reproductive system, immune system, metabolic system, infections and wounds, skin, and even pet care. All ingredients for a healthy life is here.
