Ayurvedic Healing: A Comprehensive Guide

I have an older printing of this book, and to tell you the truth when I first looked into it, I thought it's just too much mumbo-jumbo from another culture for me to wrap my brain around. So it sat there for years. Last week, I took it out again, and this time, I can't put it down. The Tao says when the student is ready the teacher will appear. I guess I was finally ready. It's well planned, with two indexes. If you happen to look into the last one, you may think it's doesn't give much help, but that one's only about the herbs mentioned. Chapters and sections are logical and give you time to absorb one concept before going on to the next.....Yes, I still have much to learn, and I've marked and written in this book till I might have to buy a second one just to have a clean copy. I also have my iPad beside me, and I refer to it when I'm not clear on something. This is a teaching/reference book for someone who's not well versed in Ayurvedic healing but would like to be. I've run the gamut of healing modalities and diets in American culture. With this book, I feel I'm going to the well spring where ancient answers lie. I'm planning to get other David Frawley books. I do love a new journey. Don't you?

I love how you can learn new ways of healing that come from different sources.

I refer to this book regularly in my practice as an Ayurvedic Practitioner. I have owned the paperback version for awhile and bought the Kindle version so I could quickly look up all instances of a specific word (such as pancreas), rather than attempt to find it in the index. I highly recommend this book for the serious student or practitioner of Ayurveda. I appreciate that Frawley often includes the Chinese and Western herbs, which helps when a client tells me which herbs they are already taking. If you want to learn simple Ayurvedic tips just for your personal lifestyle, this book may be a bit overwhelming.

This book is not for one who has a casual interest in Ayurveda as it is a "technical" Ayurveda manual. (for an introductory book I recommend Eat-Taste-Heal: An Ayurvedic Cookbook for Modern Living). The first part of this book deals with an overall look at Ayurveda philosophy and "right living"; the second part goes over the treatment for specific illnesses which are divided by type of illness (digestive, circulatory, etc.). Overall the content is valuable and well-presented. In fact I would give the book five stars except that the index is woefully inadequate, not even including the illnesses written about in the second portion of the book.

I'm a fan! As a student in Dr. Frawley's Ayurvedic Healing course, this book is my go-to source. While only asked to read a few pages to supplement some of the lessons, I can't seem to stop reading where it says to stop. I love Dr. Frawley's conversational tone and his understanding of and his love for this ancient art and science is evident on every page.

This is a well-organized resource book for anyone wishing to gain a sound understanding of Ayurveda. It delves into the underpinnings of the science of Ayurveda, describes the gunas, doshas, koshas and the common methods of treatment for various ailments. In particular, I like the specific, practical recommendations Frawley offers for Western readers who may need to find substitute ingredients for some of the herbs found in the traditional Ayurvedic tonics.

Excellent resource. I wish I had had it earlier. Dr. Frawley is an incredible resource and expert on the topic of Ayurveda and writes in a very easy-to-ready, easy-to-understand way. So grateful. Using the book for school.

I am an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor and love this book. I use it with clients and my own family. Great info, very helpful. Frawley is one of our best Ayurvedic resources in there states! Love his work!