Ayurvedic Inheritance

This book is a companion to Ayurvedic studies. It discusses the history and evolution of Ayurveda, its philosophy, and its practical uses in everyday life-from medicine to mental wellbeing.

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M S Valiathan; National Research Professor, Manipal University, Manipal, India

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This book is a companion to yurvedic studies. It discusses the history and evolution of Ayurveda, its philosophy, and its practical uses in everyday life-from 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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1. Roots of yurveda

2. Traditional Medicine in Buddhist India

3. Evolution of yurveda from Caraka to Vgbhaa

4. Philosophical Ideas in yurveda

5. Body in Health

6. Body in Disease

7. Food and Drinks

8. A Code For Living

9. Clinical Medicine

10. Medical Treatment of Diseases

11. Drugs (Dravyas) and Taste (Rasa)

12. Surgical Treatment of Diseases

13. Treatment of Fractures; Selected Surgical Procedures

14. Rejuvenation (Rasyana) and Enhancement of Sexual Potency (Vjkaraa)

15. Training of A Physician

16. A Science Initiative in yurveda (ASIIA)

17. Musings on yurveda

18. Quotations