Ayurvedic Inheritance

Auteur

M S Valiathan; National Research Professor, Manipal University, Manipal, India

Texte du rabat

This book is a companion to yurvedic studies. It discusses the history and evolution of Ayurveda, its philosophy, and its practical uses in everyday life-from medicine to mental wellbeing.

Résumé
This book is a companion to Ayurvedic studies. It discusses the history and evolution of Ayurveda, its philosophy, and its practical uses in everyday lifefrom medicine to mental wellbeing.

Contenu

1. Roots of yurveda

2. Traditional Medicine in Buddhist India

3. Evolution of yurveda from Caraka to V gbhäa

4. Philosophical Ideas in yurveda

5. Body in Health

6. Body in Disease

7. Food and Drinks

8. A Code For Living

9. Clinical Medicine

10. Medical Treatment of Diseases

11. Drugs (Dravyas) and Taste (Rasa)

12. Surgical Treatment of Diseases

13. Treatment of Fractures; Selected Surgical Procedures

14. Rejuvenation (Ras yana) and Enhancement of Sexual Potency (V j karäa)

15. Training of A Physician

16. A Science Initiative in yurveda (ASIIA)

17. Musings on yurveda

18. Quotations