Ayurvedic Inheritance - A Reader''s Companion

This book is a companion to Ayurvedic studies. It discusses the history and evolution of Ayurveda, its philosophy, and its practical uses in everyday life-from medicine to mental wellbeing.
It harks back to the traditional Indian concept of four aspects of lifelong learning. These were instruction by the teacher, individual effort, learning from companions and lastly, wisdom gathered over a lifetime.
Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)

List of contents

1. Roots of Ayurveda
2. Traditional Medicine in Buddhist India
3. Evolution of Ayurveda from Caraka to Vagbha a
4. Philosophical Ideas in Ayurveda
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 (Rasayana) and Enhancement of Sexual Potency (Vajikarana)
15. Training of A Physician
16. A Science Initiative in Ayurveda (ASIIA)
17. Musings on Ayurveda
18. Quotations

About the author

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

Summary

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

Product details

• Authors: M S Valiathan
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.08.2023
• EAN: 9781032546216
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3254621-6
• No. of pages: 232
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Other world religions; MEDICAL / Alternative & Complementary Medicine, PHILOSOPHY / Eastern, complementary medicine, Ayurvedic therapies, East Asian and Indian philosophy, Oriental & Indian philosophy, Complementary and alternative medicine and therapies, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Ayurveda, Ayurveda / Ayurvedic medicine