Myrobalan: The Elixir of Life - A life-prolonging fruit of the Himalayas, by Udo Stanglmeier (2002)

A biography of a threatened medicine tree of the Asian forests and its deep connection with central Buddhist medicine teachings, its history, mythology, pharmacology and latest scientific research results along with ancient Ayurveda source translations and advices on today’s applicability. Hardbound book with natural grass rope and 3 real dry myrobalan fruits. The book contains more than 45 related pictures, facsimiles of old texts, scientific data - ethnological knowledge of different Asian nations and their mythological inter-connections revolving around this special botanic species with cosmic symbolic importance. Arura (spoken 'Aroora') - Myrobalan is the Tibetan name for a fruit growing on a wild tree belonging to the Terminalia plant family. This is an extensive botanical group of trees that is specially adapted to the different variations of subtropical Asian mountain climate. Arura is the Tibetan name of a stone fruit that was known in Europe under the name Kabul-Myrobalan more than 500 years ago. At that time it was one of the most important imported spices from the Orient. But the fruit has been used in Asia as a natural dietary supplement and tonic for thousands of…