A Woman's Ayurvedic Herbal: A Guide for Natural Health and Well-Being

by Caroline Robertson, Antonia Beattie

Overview

Ancient Herbal Secrets for Self-Care, Healing, and Wholeness

Designed specifically for women, this book will introduce the system of Ayurvedic medicine, one of the most ancient and holistic forms of medicine known in human history. Developed in India over 5,000 years ago, Ayurveda is a complete system for healing and rebalancing the body.

This fascinating book features an A-Z of herbs with their description, history and uses, and easy-to-prepare home remedies. There is also an A-Z section of ailments that details symptoms and how to treat them using Ayurvedic remedies.

Authoritative text, an easy-to-use format, and delightful original botanical illustrations will make this volume a pleasure to own and a useful home reference.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612834474
Publisher:	Hampton Roads Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication date:	09/12/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	157
File size:	42 MB
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About the Author

Caroline Robertson is an Ayurvedic consultant and naturopath. She cofounded the Ayurvedic Traditional Medicine Association with her husband, Rana Prasad, an Indian Ayurvedic physician. Combining her four years of Ayurvedic training in India with a pragmatic knowledge of Western natural therapies, Caroline practices, teaches, and writes on natural healing from her home in Sydney, Australia.

Antonia Beattie is a consultant, writer, and editor on a wide range of topics. She has explored many mainstream and alternative therapies.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Healing using Ayrvedic principles 6

The three doshas and body types: Which body type are you? 8

The use of herbs in Ayurvedic medicine 12

A-Z of Herbs and Spices Used in Ayurveda

Aloe Vera 16

Asafetida (also known as Hing) 18

Basil (Holy) 20

Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) 22

Cardamom 24

Cinnamon 26

Cloves 28

Coriander 30

Cumin 32

Fennel 34

Frankincense (Indian) 36

Garlic 38

Ginger 40

Gooseberry (Indian) 42

Licorice 44

Lotus 46

Marshmallow 48

Myrrh (Indian) 50

Neem 52

Pepper (Long) 54

Pomegranate 56

Sandalwood 58

Sarsaparilla (Indian) 60

Senna (also known as Cassia) 62

Shatavari 64

Turmeric 66

Winter Cherry (Indian ginseng) 68

Healing through Ayurveda

Ayurvedic View Of Health And Disease 72

Preventative health 76

Purification therapies 78

Longevity strategies 80

Food regimes 81

Vata 82

Pitta 84

Kapha 86

Medicinal foods 88

Lifestyle 90

Body therapies 94

Beauty regimes 96

A-Z of Common Ailments

Acne 100

Arthritis 101

Asthma 102

Boils 104

Candida albicans 105

Cholesterol problems 106

Chronic fatigue syndrome 108

Circulation (poor) 110

Cold sores 111

Common cold 112

Constipation 114

Cough/sore throat 115

Cuts, stings, bites 116

Cysts (and fibroids) in the uterus 117

Depression 118

Diarrhea 120

Dry skin 121

Earache 122

Eczema 123

Eye disorders 124

Fever 126

Flatulence 127

Headache 128

Indigestion 130

Infertility 132

Insomnia 134

Liver disorders 137

Memory (loss and improvement) 138

Menopause 140

Menstrual discomfort 142

Migraines 143

Osteoporosis 144

Overweight 146

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) 148

Psoriasis 150

Sinusitis/Hayfever 151

Stress and hypertension 152

Urinary tract infections 154

Worms 155

Glossary 156

Botanical index 160