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Journal of Ethnopharmacology The Journal of Ethnopharmacology is dedicated to the exchange of information and understandings about people's use of plants, fungi, animals, microorganisms and minerals and their biological and pharmacological effects based on the principles established through...

i fear that a lot of knowledge of traditional indian foods has become a memory. even basic things like butter, idli, pickles, sourdough roti, etc. i know it takes time but the proper processing of food provides so many benefits. herbalist too should be preparing wholesome food i liked this...

it's an older notion but the herbalist has to be held to a higher standard. they represent the practice and must keep its reputation in good standing. you also have to be careful with clients when they're unwilling to follow the recommended diet, lifestyle, and herbs as they may...

i wasn't sure what forum to post this in. i am on a lot of groups and email lists. i am surprised by how little consensus i find. part of it is probably people rooted in different traditions and different locales. fine. that's good. that diversity is good. ayurveda for me is really...

love hawthorn as a general heart tonic. use it lots. but have to remember it's sour and heating. i am more careful with it when my client is pitta or has pitta/heat conditions. i have seen pitta people handle it too. its gentle enough sometimes to be tolerated with heat.

remember that obesity isn't always a kapha disorder. i see lots of time vata caused obesity that people are using kapha remedies for. one hint for vata obesity is the more apple shaped body. and at the extremes of obesity i see a vata cause often too. so don't think obesity = kapha disorder

urad is different than most being greasy and warming. not easy to digest.

be careful with this herb. it's a good herb but be careful. i usually only use it 10 days at a time or so and only a few times in a year. see these links http://www.comfreycentral.com/research/comfrey_pa.htm http://www.itmonline.org/arts/pas.htm

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i notice lots of people have problems with legumes. they promote vata. in India you will see we cook them lots of liquid and spices. pungent or aromatic spices. and we cook them well with a fat present. they have lots of fibre and other factors that can make them hard to break down. get...

i have seen benefit treating this as a vata condition. i focus on building ojas (immune system) after first doing some cleansing.

i have seen Tumburu (Zanthoxylum alatum) help here.

i think we drink too much. if you're thirsty then drink. but don't drink for the sake of drinking. ayurveda says to drink when thirsty. remember, too much water will weaken agni and put some strain on the kidneys. there are times and conditions we do need to intake more water but 8 glasses...

doshas are not easy to fully grasp. one aspect of them is easy. but they are also subtle. they can be thought of in physical terms but also you can think of them in psychological and energetic senses. physical is easiest. gas, bile, and phlegm. remember that dosha can be thought of from...