₹ 525
Universities Press
2013
156
9788173718274
Paperback
English
158 x 240 mm
9788173718618
eBook
This book is an introduction to Ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine that had been practiced in the Indian subcontinent for several centuries. It seeks to acquaint the reader, without too many technical details, with the evolution of Ayurveda from its religious moorings to one based on reason and examination. It also discusses the strong influences of Buddhist thought on the development of Ayurvedic practices. The instruments and techniques used as well as the training methods for aspiring practitioners are discussed.
Evolution of Healing Medicine in Buddhist India Basic concepts of Ayurveda Healthy Living (Swasthavrittha) Food and Drinks Diseases Materia Medica Training in Medicine & Surgery Surgical Procedures Rejuvenation & Enhancement of Sexual Potency An Ayurvedic View of Life New Sprouts on an Age-old Tree Appendix
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