Important Herbs in Ayurvedic Medicine
Articles about the many important herbs in Ayurvedic medicine.
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Introduction to Ayurveda Articles
The following introductory articles were written by Dr. Marc Halpern.
General Ayurveda Articles
General ayurvedic medicine articles for Intermediate-level readers.
Ayurvedic Medicine and Clinical Articles
The following articles were written by Dr. Marc Halpern.
Ayurvedic Treatment of Cancer
The following article series was written by Dr. Marc Halpern. Part One focuses on the basics of cancer from a Western perspective while Part Two and Part Three focus on Ayurvedic knowledge of Cancer and … More »
Yoga and Ayurveda
A collection of articles on Yoga and Ayurveda by Dr. Marc Halpern.
The Three Doshas in Ayurveda: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
Articles on the three doshas by Dr. Marc Halpern.
The Seven Dhatus (Tissues) in Ayurvedic Medicine
The seven dhatus are the seven tissues of the body. In English they are plasma, blood, muscle, fat, bone, marrow / nerve, and reproductive tissue. In Sanskrit, they are rasa, rakta, mamsa, medas, asthi, majja, … More »
The Five Elements in Ayurvedic Medicine
The five elements represent the most important foundational concept in Ayurveda. More than physical elements, the five elements represent ideas that are fundamental to nature and matter. The five elements are collections of qualities that … More »