Arguably the oldest form of health care, Ayurveda is often referred to as the "Mother of All Healing." Although there has been considerable scientific research done in this area during the last 50 years, the results of that research have not been adequately disseminated. Meeting the need for an authoritative, evidence-based reference, Scientific Ba

This groundbreaking work calls for the overhaul of traditional Ayurveda and its transformation into a progressive, evidence-based practice. This book begins by looking back at the research of the last three centuries, Indian medicinal plants, and Ayurveda in a twenty-first-century context. The first part of this book explores the limitations of contemporary Ayurvedic pharmacognosy and pharmacology, discussing the challenges the practice faces from research and clinical trials. It makes a compelling argument for the necessity of change. The second part of the book defines and elaborates upon a new, scientific path, taking the reader from identification of the herb through all stages of drug development. An essential tool for herbal drug development, this text is designed for knowledgeable students, practitioners, and scholars of Ayurveda, pharmacy, and herbal medicine.

Compilation of Ayurveda Drugs , formulations from Samhita Days till today. Book is divided in 16 chapters. viz.Asava-Arishta-Kwath ,Avaleha, Bhasna, Choorna ,Ghruta, Guti- Vati , Kupipakwa Rasayana ,Lepagoli- Varti ,Malam , Netrabindu ,Parpati , Pishti ,Sharkara- Kalpa ,Taila , Other Preparations, & New Preparations/ Sookshma Aushadhi. Index arranged in alphabetical order. More than 400 drugs are described in following order - Reference, Nature of Product, Ingredients names given in Sanskrit, Latin, & English languages with quantity , Dosages, Indications and Research References. Diagnostic index , glossary contains 121 diseases and terms with their modern equivalents.

This superbly illustrated A-Z guide to modern and traditional Indian herbal remedies brings together information from numerous authoritative sources in the form of a highly structured and well-written reference work. Entries for each medicinal plant describe classical Ayurvedic and Unani uses, compare modern findings and applications, together with their pharmacology and therapeutic principles in an evidence-based approach. Information sources include: German Commission E, US Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary, and the WHO. The resulting work highlights the potential of Indian herbs for Western medicine by placing findings on a scientific platform. Over 200 full-colour photographs and 50 drawings illustrate the plants. Includes ayurvedic herbal drugs More than 150 general and more than 500 plant species are covered Easy-to-use and highly structured entries Detailed information on traditional use and modern evidence-based medical application

"This kind of systematic work is exactly what is needed for people to help bridge traditional Ayurvedic practice with modern science." Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, Nobel laureate, current president of the Royal Society and group leader at the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, UKAyurvedic Pharmacopoe

This book gives to reader all sided information about Mind. Introduction about mind, various diseases and its management , chapter on various clinical studies , stress management , many experiments are described , food as medicine for mind , plants used for mind health , Yoga for mind , Jyotish and mind , various Mantras for balancing mind health , Useful Ayurvedic compound medicines are described in detail. Samhita references mentioned at the end of book.

The Medical Acts and Laws (Reference book for B.A.M.S. and M.D. Ayurveda students)

This is the first book on marma therapy published in the West. It clearly describes the 107 main marma points in location, properties and usage. It explains in detail how to treat them with many methods including massage, aromas, herbs and yoga practices. Ayurveda and Marma Therapy is an essential reference guide for all students of Yoga, Ayurveda, massage or natural healing.