"For five thousand years the people of India and China have been using a variety of plant products to treat almost every disease know to mankind.Why has this art of healing survived millenia?Because it works.Modern science attempts to explainn how it works."
Panchakarma means "five actions".This is a five pronged method of treatment designed for shodhana,the expulasion of disease causing toxins.Panchakarma is intended not only for the elimination of toxins but also for the replinishment of the tissues.Other tonics are prescribed after Panchakarma to rebuild the organism and rejuvenate the patient.
Abundant with rich colour photographs this book is a must for those interested in Ayurvedfa.