- 232 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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About this book
This book is a companion to ?yurvedic studies. It discusses the history and evolution of Ayurveda, its philosophy, and its practical uses in everyday lifeāfrom 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)
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Yes, you can access Ayurvedic Inheritance by M S Valiathan in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Alternative & Complementary Medicine. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Transliteration chart
- Preface
- Contents
- Acronyms
- List of Figures
- Chapter 1 Roots of Äyurveda
- Chapter 2 Traditional Medicine in Buddhist India
- Chapter 3 Evolution of Äyurveda from Caraka to VÄgbhaį¹a
- Chapter 4 Philosophical Ideas in Äyurveda
- Chapter 5 Body in Health
- Chapter 6 Body in Disease
- Chapter 7 Food and Drinks
- Chapter 8 A Code for Living
- Chapter 9 Clinical Medicine
- Chapter 10 Medical Treatment of Diseases
- Chapter 11 Drugs (Dravyas) and Taste (Rasa)
- Chapter 12 Surgical Treatment of Diseases
- Chapter 13 Treatment of Fractures: Selected Surgical Procedures
- Chapter 14 Rejuvenation (RasÄyana) and Enhancement of Sexual Potency (VÄjÄ«karaį¹a)
- Chapter 15 Training of a Physician
- Chapter 16 A Science Initiative in Äyurveda (ASIIA)
- Chapter 17 Musings on Äyurveda
- Chapter 18 Quotations
- Botanical Names
- Glossary