GSA 543E - Ayurvedic Herbs

Credit(s): 2.00

The course examines basic principles of Ayurvedic botanicals and their connections with wellness. It introduces students to taste, properties, energies, selected Ayurvedic classification and actions, and effect on doshas with study of herbs acceptable within the US. Selected individual herbs and their classical and possible combination Ayurvedic approach to clinical application of herbal medicines, their combinations, formulations and their appropriate timing, dosing, and administration details, essential carrier medium consumed along with the herb will be covered in this course. Overview of precise and ethical use of Ayurvedic food supplements and daily supplementary herbs will be also included.