The Ayurveda Encyclopedia: Natural Secrets to Healing, Prevention, & Longevity

DETAILS : 

• Author :  Swami Sada Shiva Tirth
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sri Satguru Publications
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 31 December 1998
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 686 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8170308011
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9788170308010
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3400 G 

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Ayurveda Encyclopedia: Natural Secrets to Healing, Prevention, & Longevity, authored by the recognized spiritual teacher and Ayurvedic exponent Swami Sada Shiva Tirth and published by the Ayurveda Holistic Center Press, is an internationally acclaimed, monumental reference manual. Spanning over 600 pages, this massive work acts as a complete, modern-day encyclopedia that translates the dense, esoteric secrets of classical Vedic medicine into a highly practical, comprehensive guide for Western readers, clinical practitioners, and everyday individuals.

The primary objective of the volume is to offer a unified, one-stop resource that covers the entire spectrum of Ayurvedic science. Swami Sada Shiva Tirth systematically organizes thousands of years of traditional oral and textual wisdom into an easily navigable, beautifully structured textbook. The encyclopedia is divided into several definitive operational modules:

• Foundational Metaphysics: Deconstructs the core concepts of Ayurveda, including the Five Elements (Panchamahabhutas), the Three Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), constitutional analysis (Prakriti), and the spiritual links between the mind, soul, and physical body.
• Diagnostic & Pathology Frameworks: Outlines traditional diagnostic methodologies, such as pulse diagnosis (Nadi Pariksha), tongue analysis, and eye examinations, mapping how metabolic toxins (Ama) build up and create chronic illnesses.
• The Pharmacopeia & Herbal Directory: Features an exhaustive, high-yield guide to Western and Indian herbs, detailing their energetic properties (Rasa, Virya, Vipaka), preparation methods, and precise therapeutic dosages.
• Panchakarma & Clinical Therapies: Provides step-by-step instructions for traditional rejuvenation and detoxification protocols, alongside lifestyle routines (Dinacharya) and seasonal regimens (Ritucharya).
• Therapeutic A-Z Remedies: Offers specific, natural protocols for over 100 common illnesses—ranging from digestive disorders and immune deficiencies to emotional anxiety and chronic fatigue—using a blend of nutrition, herbal formulas, hatha yoga, pranayama, and color/gem therapy.

Rather than presenting Ayurveda as an outdated dogmatic belief system, the text presents it as a living, evidence-based science. Packed with analytical charts, anatomical line drawings, and meticulous cross-references, this book remains a global standard for holistic health education.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Swami Sada Shiva Tirth is a pioneer in introducing authentic Ayurvedic and Vedic sciences to the Western world. As a monk, certified Ayurvedic doctor, and the founder of the Ayurveda Holistic Center in New York, he has spent decades teaching, consulting, and developing natural health programs.

Swamiji’s authorial style is distinct for its absolute structural clarity, spiritual depth, and highly accessible narrative language. He strips away overly dense academic barriers without watering down the profound spiritual and physical truths of the original texts. Beyond healthcare, he is a global advocate for planetary healing, meditation, and sustainable living, making his literature an invaluable asset for modern alternative medicine.