Ayurveda herbs

DETAILS : 

• Publisher: Sri Satguru Publications
  
• Author: DR. P.H. KULKARNI
  
• Language: English
  
• Pages: 147
  
• Cover: PAPERBACK
  
• Weight: 200 gm
  
• Edition: 2000
  
• ISBN: 8170306701

ABOUT THE BOOK

Ayurveda Herbs, authored by the distinguished physician and global educator Prof. Dr. P.H. Kulkarni and published by Sri Satguru Publications, is an authoritative, highly practical reference guide to the rich pharmacopoeia of traditional Indian herbal medicine. The book serves as an essential bridge between ancient Dravyaguna Vijnana (Ayurvedic pharmacology) and contemporary botanical science, making it accessible to students, clinicians, and wellness enthusiasts alike.

The primary objective of the volume is to demystify the healing potential of nature’s pharmacy. Instead of categorizing plants by modern chemical components alone, Dr. Kulkarni explains how herbs operate through the unique energetic matrix of Ayurveda. Each plant profile is systematically detailed using the foundational pillars of Vedic pharmacology:

• Rasa (Taste): Whether an herb is sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, or astringent, and how that taste immediately impacts the palate and digestion.
• Guna (Physical Attributes): The inherent qualities of the herb, such as being heavy, light, oily, dry, hot, or cold.
• Virya (Potency): The thermal energy of the herb (heating or cooling) inside the metabolic system.
• Vipaka (Post-Digestive Effect): The long-term chemical transformation of the herb after assimilation by the tissues.
• Prabhava (Special Action): The unique, inexplicable healing property of an herb that transcends basic chemical logic.

The text profiles dozens of iconic Ayurvedic plants—including Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Turmeric, Brahmi, Tulsi, and Neem—alongside common kitchen spices. Dr. Kulkarni outlines their specific indications, safe dosage guidelines, methods of preparation (such as decoctions, powders, and medicated ghees), and traditional carriers (Anupanas) like warm water, honey, or milk that enhance bio-availability. The book also places heavy emphasis on the safe, ethical, and sustainable sourcing of herbs to protect biodiversity.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Prof. Dr. P.H. Kulkarni is well known Ayurvedic Physician, Research Guide in Ayurveda, University of Poona, Director, Institute of Indian Medicine / Ayurveda Academy, Editor of seven journals including 'Deerghayu International' Author of Twelve books related to Ayurveda. Worked as president, Secretary, Treasurer of many Ayurvedic, Medical and Social Organisations at national and international level. Dr. Kulkarni have established Ayurvedic centrers in many countries of the world and traveled extensively for propogation and education of Ayurveda. Prof. Dr. Kulkarni is receipient of many international awards including Pax mundi Fellowship (Dag Hammarskjold awards committee).