The yoga of herbs: An ayurvedic guide to herbal medicine/ Frawley, David

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)
Agm and Plants
HERBAL ENERGETICS
Taste (Rasa)
Energy {Virya)
Vifaka, Post-digestive Effect
Prabhava, Special Potency
Description of the Six Tastes
MANAGEMENT OF
INDIVIDUAL CONSTITUTION {DOSHA)
Management of Kafha
Management of Pitta
Management of Vata
Detoxification/Management of Ama
HERBAL THERAPEUTICS
Alterative Herbs {Rakta Shodhana karma)
Antiparasiticai and Anthelmintic Herbs {Krumighna karma)
Astringent Herbs {Stambhana karma)
Bitter Tjnic and Antipyretic Herbs
Carminative Herbs (Vata-anuloman)
Diaphoretic Herbs {Svedana karma)
Diuretic Herbs {Mutrala karma)
Emmenagogues {Raktahhisarana karma)
Expectorant and Demulcent Herbs {Kasa-Svasahara)
Laxative and Purgative Herbs
Nervine and Antispasmodic Herbs
Stimulant and Digestive Herbs {Dip'ana-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 {Siddha Taila)
Medicated Ghee {Siddha Ghrita)
Media of Intake {Anufrana)
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
VII. Special Ayurvedic and Chinese Herbs
BOTANIGAL INDEX
GENERAL INDEX
BIBLIOGRAPHY
TABLE, CHART AND DIAGRAMS
The Human Constitution (Prakruti)
» Chart of the Six Tastes
Cosmic Evolution
Seats of Vata, Pitta, Kaj^ha
Seven Dhatus in Plants
The Breath of Plants
Time Mandala
Shri ykntra
Aloe
Calamus
Chakras
Amalaki
Ashwagandha
Bibhitaki
Gotu Kola
Guggul
Haritaki
Pijpfpah
Shatavan
Herbs & Organ Chart