Ayurvedic Inheritance - A Reader''s Companion

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.

List of contents

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

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: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032546223
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3254622-3
• No. of pages: 232
• Subjects: Guides > Health; 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