Herbology
Sowa Rigpa has a rich tradition of herbology. Everything is made from the elements and as such has elemental properties. This is the same for herbs and plants. Thousands of herbs have been studied for thousands of year to understand their elemental properties and how they can restore balance. Some herbs actually target specific organs. So herbs can be a vital part of restoring elemental imbalances that may arise.
The pages listed here are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only and should not be looked at as medical advice. If one wants to take herbs or supplements, one has to seek out an expert.
I list here various herbs that I have personally studied, so it is by far not an exhaustive list. These herbs are also compounded together to form supplements that help the body address very specific symptoms. As time goes on, I will continue to add and improve.
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If you click on the individual herb or supplement, you will find the source of information I used. The books are as follows. When I state the source I use the initials of the book title:
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Arya, Pasang Yonten. 1998. Dictionary of Tibetan Materia Medica. New Delhi, India: Shri Jainendra Press
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Chenagtsang, Nida. 2024. Foundations of Sowa Rigpa. Topanga, California: Sky Press
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Dash, Vaidya Bhagwan. 1994. Pharmacopoeia of Tibetan Medicine. Delhi: Sri Satguru
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Dawa, A. 1999. Clear mirror of Tibetan medicinal plants, vol I. Rome, Italy: Cultural Association Tibet Domani
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Gyatso T. & C. Hakim. 2010. Essentials of Tibetan Traditional Medicine. Berkeley California, USA: North Atlantic Books
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Smanla T. Phuntsog. 2006. Ancient Metria Medica. New Delhi, India: Palijor
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Tsewang Tsarong. 1986. Handbook of Traditional Tibetan Drugs. Kalimpong, India: Tibetan Medical Publication​
