Get the basic understanding about the main principles of describing Western medicinal herbs from the perspective of Ayurvedic properties, which you will be able to use in your practice.

This is what you will know after the course:

• General introduction to Dravyaguṇa Śāstra;
  
• Main principles of describing Western herbs from the perspective of Ayurvedic properties, which you will be able to use in your practice;
  
• Sacral descriptions of such terms as “Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka”, their relation to Agni as the basis for creating a constitutional (individual) herbal formula.
  
• Explanation of the various forms herbs come in and how each affects the channels and tissues differently;
  
• Some secrets from Atreya Smith’s personal experience of using medicinal herbs that can substitute some of the classical Ayurvedic writings;
  
• Detailed account of the most common Western herbs and how to use them according to Ayurveda;
  
• Practical recommendations for preparing different forms of medicinal herbal formulas.

Expert: Vaidya Atreya Smith

• Ayurvedic doctor, author of six books on the healing traditions of India and three text books for schools of Ayurveda in the West.
  
• Present – 1998, director, teacher and founder of European Institute of Vedic Studies (EIVS), Switzerland for the promotion of ancient Indian culture and health care (Ayurveda) through courses and publications.
  
• Present – 2004, Teacher for Ayurvedpoint, Italy, and Academy of Ayurvedic Studies, The Netherlands.