Ayurvedic Herbs

Ayurveda (“science of life”) is a system of medicine that combines natural therapies with a personalized approach to the treatment of disease. This form of healthcare focuses equally on the wellness of the body, mind, and spirit. Ayurvedic physicians ascertain the overall health of people by looking at their unique strengths and susceptibilities and by identifying their metabolic type (vata, pitta, or kapha). Once the individual’s overall “constitution” is determined, a specific treatment plan is designed to guide the person back to a state of harmony. Ayurvedic medicine utilizes practices such as yoga, exercise, meditation, massage, dietary changes, herbal tonics, and herbal sweat baths.

For more information, contact:

American School of Ayurvedic Sciences
2115 112th Ave. NE
Bellevue, Washington 98004
(425) 453–8022

The Ayurvedic Institute
P.O. Box 23445
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87112
(505) 291–9698

In the U.K.:

The Ayurvedic Company of Great Britain
50 Penywern Road
Earl’s Court
London
SW5 9SX

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