Ayurvedic herbalism has a long, sophisticated history, yet many modern training programs only lightly explore its full therapeutic depth. This recorded class examines areas of Ayurvedic herbal practice that are often underemphasized, including dosing strategies, preparation methods, and the practical application of classical herbs in contemporary contexts. You will explore how Ayurvedic herbalism differs from Western herbal paradigms, particularly in its use of higher therapeutic doses, formulation logic, and long-term constitutional support.
The course explores why preparation method matters, including when powders, decoctions, medicated ghees, and traditional fermented preparations are more appropriate than tinctures. You will also gain insight into how modern lifestyles, environmental stressors, and dietary patterns influence herbal effectiveness, and why classical approaches remain relevant—yet must be applied thoughtfully in modern practice.
Rather than focusing on isolated remedies, this class emphasizes clinical reasoning, observational decision-making, and understanding how herbs interact with digestion, tissue health, and systemic balance over time. The material bridges classical Ayurvedic theory with real-world application, offering a grounded framework for using herbs with greater confidence and precision.
This class is for intermediate to advanced students of Ayurveda and herbalism who want a deeper, more practical understanding of Ayurvedic herbal therapeutics.
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Ayurvedic herbalism is not simply an adjunct to diet and lifestyle—it is a complete therapeutic system with its own pharmacology, dosing logic, and preparation methods. In this in-depth recorded class, you explore how Ayurvedic herbs are traditionally used, why they are administered differently than Western herbs, and how these principles translate into modern clinical and self-care contexts.
The course examines foundational yet often overlooked aspects of Ayurvedic herbal practice, including why classical texts emphasize powdered herbs and decoctions, how dosage dramatically affects outcomes, and how improper preparation can limit effectiveness. You will gain clarity on how Ayurvedic herbalism approaches chronic conditions, long-term tissue support, and systemic imbalance rather than symptom suppression.
You will also explore how contemporary challenges—such as environmental toxins, chronic stress, disrupted digestion, and sedentary lifestyles—require thoughtful adaptation of traditional knowledge without abandoning its core principles. The class emphasizes discernment: understanding when to detoxify, when to rebuild, and how to adjust herbal strategies based on constitution, strength, and timing.
Throughout the session, traditional context is balanced with observational insight drawn from decades of clinical experience. Rather than offering rigid protocols, the course supports flexible, principle-based thinking that allows you to apply Ayurvedic herbalism safely, ethically, and effectively.
What you’ll learn:
How Ayurvedic herbal dosing differs from Western herbal approaches
Why preparation method influences herbal effectiveness
The role of powders, decoctions, medicated ghees, and fermented formulas
How Ayurvedic herbalism addresses chronic imbalance and tissue health
How to adapt classical herbal principles to modern lifestyles
This class is ideal for:
Intermediate and advanced students of Ayurveda
Herbalists seeking deeper insight into Ayurvedic therapeutics
Practitioners wanting to refine dosing and preparation decisions
Clinicians working with chronic or long-standing imbalances
Serious students interested in classical Ayurvedic herbal logic
Get access to this class PLUS our entire Foundations Library (200+ classes!) for only $47/month. Members also get access to all new Foundations classes taught live every month!
