Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya A Scientific Synopsis of the Classic Ayurveda Text

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Synopsis

Worldwide interest in Ayurveda is on the rise, ever since the World Health Organization adopted the Alma Ata Declaration in 1978. Ayurveda is increasingly being adopted and many phytotherapy schools in Europe and the Americas teach Ayurveda as a wellness system. Considering the prominent position that Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya occupies in Ayurveda, a scientific synopsis of this masterpiece is now presented before the world of Ayurveda.

In eight comprehensive chapters, Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya: A Scientific Synopsis of the Classic Ayurveda Text presents a lucid summary of the teachings of Vāgbhaṭa. Ayurvedic view of the human body, basic principles of Ayurveda, surgical armamentarium, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, herbs and other medicinal substances used in the preparation of various dosage forms, ayurvedic pharmaceutialcs, ayurvedic approach to food fortification, salient features of Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya and a roadmap for the future are among the topics discussed.

Key Features:


Presents the ayurvedic view of conception and the human body.


Discusses aspects of ayurvedic pharmaceuticals.


Examines diagnosis of diseases, lines of treatment, prognosis of diseases, signs of imminent death, management of mishaps and treatment of new diseases.


The voluminous information pertaining to the subjects of the various chapters is presented in the form of many tables for ready reference and quick survey. This book provides a helping hand to those interested in rediscovering the teachings of Vāgbhaṭa and is a great resource for researchers of medicine, traditional and alternative medicine, pharmacology and drug discovery.

Book details

Author:
G.R. Arun Raj, N.K.M. Ikbal, D. Suresh Kumar
ISBN:
9781000825541
Related ISBNs:
9780367708689, 9781003148296, 9780367685720
Publisher:
CRC Press
Pages:
324
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2023-05-04
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2023
Copyright by:
G. R. Arun Raj, N.K.M Ikbal, D. Suresh Kumar 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Health, Mind and Body, Medicine, Nonfiction