Verse work, with English translation and notes, on ayurveda system in Indic medicine.

It is an easy-to-read, lavishly illustrated book that shows how it works. RAther than relying on medication to cure ailments, as Western medicine does, Ayurveda emphasizes daily nutrition habits and physical routines for maintaining health so that you don`t get sick in the first place. You will find out how to tell which physical type you are and then get full information on the practical regimens that are right for you. You`ll find ways to diagnose and treat many conditions yourself that might otherwise eventually require medical attention. And specific treatments are given for a variety of illnesses, with suggestions, for daily living, including nutrition, relief of stress, and detoxifying environmental pollutants. Everyone who is interested in maintaining his health the natural way will find intriguing ideas on every page of this book.

Vagbhata's Ayurvedic principles for Health: SUTRAS OF ASHTANGA HRIDAYAM & ASHTANGA SANGRAHA

A comprehensive resource by one of the world's most respected Ayurveda experts Ayurveda is the art of good life and gentle healing. It is a holistic system of medicine that includes prevention, psychology, diet, and treatment. Join Hans H. Rhyner, a leading authority on Ayurveda, as he explores the principles, therapies, and collected knowledge of this powerful approach to health and wellbeing, including: Anatomical Aspects (Rachana Sharira) Evolutionary Physiology (Kriya Sharira) Constitution (Prakruti) Pathology (Samprapti) Diagnostics (Nidana) Pharmacology (Dravya Guna) Treatment Strategies (Chikitsa) Nutritional Sciences (Annavijnana) Preventative Medicine (Swasthavritta) Quintet of Therapeutics (Panchakarma) Clinical Applications Filled with natural treatment suggestions and herbal remedies for dozens of conditions, Llewellyn's Complete Book of Ayurveda provides detailed explanations of the most important topics in the field, such as: The Legend of Ayurveda Creation and Evolution (Sankhya) Logic and Analysis (Nyaya-Vaisheshika) Yoga The Channel System (Srota) Vital Points (Marma) Seven Basic Tissues (Sapta Dhatus) Biological Fire (Agni) Toxic Wastes (Ama) Somatic Constitution Psychic Constitution Causes of Disease (Nidana) Six Stages of Pathogenesis (Kriya Kala) Observation and Examination Principles of Treatment Acupuncture and Moxibustion Eight Considerations on Food Diet for Your Constitution Kitchen Pharmacy Daily Healthy Habits (Dinacarya) Rules for Different Seasons (Rutacarya) Ethical Life (Sadvritta) Purificatory Treatments (Pradhanakarma) Dietetics (Pascat Karma) Ethics Spirituality in Psychotherapy (Vedanta) Ayurveda Surgery Ayurveda Psychiatry Vastu-Vedic Geomancy Medical Astrology And Much More

Projected six-volume set of encyclopedia on the "indigenous medical wisdom in India known as Ayurveda." Entries range from short to long. Miscellaneous appendixes.

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