CONTENTS

Part 1 Introduction

Chapter 1: Ayurveda: An Ancient Universal Healing System

Chapter 2: Antioxidant Therapy

Chapter 3: Rasayana Therapy: For Longevity and Rejuvenation

Chapter 4: Ayurvedic Diet and Lifestyle

Chapter 5: Herbs and Their Role in Human Health

Part 2 Single Herb Rasayana

Chapter 6: Amalaki: A Wonder Fruit

Chapter 7: Aloe vera: Ayurveda Herb with Multiple Benefits

Chapter 8: Ashoka: A Divine Tree

Chapter 9: Ashwagandha: A Magical Adaptogenic Herb

Chapter 10: Bala: A Cure for Parkinson’s Disease

Chapter 11: Basil: A Holy Plant

Chapter 12: Bhallataka: A Herb For Rheumatoid Arthritis

Chapter 13: Bibhitaki: A Gift of Nature

Chapter 14: Brahmi: #1 Herb For Cognitive Disorders

Chapter 15: Ginger: Powerful Anti-inflammatory Herb

Chapter 16: Gotu kola: The Plant of Regenerative Therapy

Chapter 17: Guduchi: A Divine Herb

Chapter 18: Guggulu: A Weight Reducing Herb

Chapter 19: Haritaki: A Digestive Tonic

Chapter 20: Long Pepper (Pippali): An Anti-diabetic Agent

Chapter 21: Rasona: A Boon For High Cholesterol

Chapter 22: Shatavari: A Female Fertility Herb

Chapter 23: Shankhpushpi- A Memory Booster

Chapter 24: Vidanga: A Herb For Intestinal Worms

Chapter 25: Punarnava: A Powerful Kidney Healing Tonic

Chapter 26: Haridra: Nature’s Precious Medicine

Chapter 27: Nagkeshar: A Nervine Tonic

Chapter 28: Musta: A Herb for Obesity

Chapter 29: Twak: A Remedy For Stomach Ulcer

Chapter 30: Yashtimadhu: A Potent Medicinal Herb

Part 3 Classical Rasayana

Chapter 31: Brahma Rasayana: An Antiaging Nervine Tonic

Chapter 32: Chyawanprash: Ageless Wonder

Chapter 33: Triphala: A Natural Colon Cleaner

Part 4 Medium Of Transport

Chapter 34: Ghee: World’s Healthiest Food

Chapter 35: Honey: A Unique God Gift

Glossary