Ayurvedic Tongue Diagnosis is a book that is about much more than Ayurvedic tongue diagnosis. It is one of the best books ever written on the relationship of Ayurvedic medicine to modern nutrition. It is good for both lay people and trained healers as a way to increase their depth of understanding and knowledge.

The tongue shows us the nature of Agni (digestive fire), and after the pulse, is the most important tool of diagnosis in Ayurvedic medicine. The tongue is however easier to read than the pulse and so is often a good place to start learning the art of diagnosis. Learning to examine it properly is one of the main clinical skills in Ayurveda and a good means of self-examination as well. This book is one of the first books published in this area.