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Book Dr  L  Mahadevan s Principles   Practice of   yurvedic Clinical Medicine

Download or read book Dr L Mahadevan s Principles Practice of yurvedic Clinical Medicine written by El Mahātēvan̲ and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 1912 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Principles   Practices Of Ayurvedic Medicine

Download or read book Principles Practices Of Ayurvedic Medicine written by S. Gopal and published by Chaukhambha Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Principles   Practice of Ayurvedic Medicine

Download or read book Principles Practice of Ayurvedic Medicine written by Rustomjee Naserwanjee Khory and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 1056 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Siddha Practical Prescriber

Download or read book Siddha Practical Prescriber written by El Mahātēvan̲ and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Ayurvedic Medicine

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  • Author : Sebastian Pole
  • Publisher : Singing Dragon
  • Release : 2013
  • ISBN : 1848191138
  • Pages : 399 pages

Download or read book Ayurvedic Medicine written by Sebastian Pole and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2013 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource brings the unique theories and traditions of Ayurveda alive so that they are accessible to the complementary health practitioner of today. This book offers a clear, accessible and yet detailed guide to Ayurvedic herbalism. It encompasses a brief history of the growth of Ayurveda, a discussion of its fundamental principles, treatment strategies as well as the energetic approach of traditional Ayurvedic herbal pharmacy and pharmacology.

Book AYURVEDA PRACTICE GUIDELINE

Download or read book AYURVEDA PRACTICE GUIDELINE written by Dr. M. B. Pillewan and published by RED'SHINE Publication. Pvt. Ltd. This book was released on with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Principles and Practice of Ayurvedic Medicine

Download or read book Principles and Practice of Ayurvedic Medicine written by Khory and published by Daya Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book Begins With An Account Of Symptoms In General, Or A Description Of The Chief Observations Which Indicate The Existence And Nature Of Diseases. These Are Classified According To The Parts Of The Organism In Which They Are Manifested. Thus All The Symptoms Manifested By The Respiratory Tract Are Taken Together, Whether Indicating Disease Of That Region Or Associated With Disease Of Other Organs. The Principles Upon Which A Diagnosis Is Made Are Next Discussed, And Author Followed Susruta In Making Prognosis The Subject Of A Separate Division. The Main Principles Of Treatment Complete This General View Of The Subject. The Account Of The Various Diseases Follows And Occupies The Greater Part Of The Book. Each Disease Is First Defined. Its Causes, Pathology, Morbid Anatomy, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prognosis And Treatment Are Described Seriatim. The Book Introduced A Short Account Of Insanity Under Diseases Of The Brain, And A Short Abstract Of Toxicology Among Diseases Of The Stomach. A Short Account Of The History Of Medicine And Tables Of Indian Materia Medica Is Also Given In The Book. This Book Will Be Useful For Hakim S, Vaidyas, Scientists, Ayurvedic Medical Practitioners, Students And All Those Who Are Interested In The Traditional System Of Medicine (Ayurveda). Contents Part I : Arrangement Of Diseases; The Etiology Of Disease-Predisposing Causes-Exciting Causes; The Symptomatology; Symptoms Connected With The Nervous System, Symptoms Connected With The General Appearance, Organs Of Special Senses, Digestive System, Symptoms Connected With The Urinary System, Symptoms Connected With The Respiratory System, The Heart; The Physical Signs Of Diseases; Physical Signs Of Abdomen, Physical Signs Of Chest, Physical Signs Due To The Circulatory System; Sphygmograph; Physical Examination Of The Heart; The Integumentary System; The Typhoid State; Death, Diagnosis, Prognosis, Complications, Treatment; The Derangements Of The Blood; Plethora, Anaemia, Chlorosis, Leukaemia, Diabetes, Scurvy, Beriberi, Cyanosis, Embolus, Thrombosis, Uraemia, Pyaemia, Cellulitis Venenata, Snake-Bite-Symptoms-Treatment, Glanders And Farcy, Purpura, Haemophilia; Derangements Of The Circulation Of Blood In A Part; Congestion-Results-Haemorrhages-Dropsy, Inflammation; Derangement Of Nutrition-Hypertrophy-Atrophy; Degeneration-Metamorphosis-Infiltration, Morbid Growths-Tumours, Malignant-Tubercles; Constitutional Diseases: Scrofula, Rachitis, Syphilis, Rheumatism-Acute-Chronic-Arthritis Deformans, Gout-Chronic-Retrocedent, Goitre, Exophthalmic Goitre, Cretinism, Obesity; Fevers-Phenomena-Pathology & C; Chicken-Pox, Scarlet Fever, Dengue Fever, Smallpox, Cowpox, Measles, Epidemic Roseola, Typhus Fever, Plague, Typhoid Fever-Infantile Remittent Fever, Relapsing Fever, Diathetic Fever, Malarious Fever-Ague, Intermittent Fever, Remittent Fever, Yellow Fever; Local Diseases; Diseases Of The Nervous System-Anatomy; Meningitis, Primary, Haemorrhages Of Cerebral Membranes, Tubercular Meningitis In Children (Acute Hydrocephalus), Rheumatic Mehingitis, Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis, Meningitis From Local Causes, Congestion Of The Brain, Chronic Hydrocephalus, Concussion Of The Brrain, Sunstroke, Cerebral Haemorrhage (Apoplexy), Cerebral Embolism And Thrombosis, Softening Of The Brain, Encephalitis, Chronic Encephalitis (Sclerosis), Abscess Of The Brain, Morbid Growths-Tubercles-Syphilis-Myxoma-Glioma-Hydatids-Aneurysm Of The Cerebral Arteries, Diseases Of The Spinal Cord In General, Inflammation Of The Dura Mater Of The Cord, Spinal Meningitis, Hydrorachis (Spin Bifida), Spinal Haemorrhage, Myelitis, Chronic Inflammation Of The Cord (Sclerosis), Morbid Growths, Neuroma, Paralysis, General Paralysis, Hemiplegia, Hemiplegia Aphasia, Hysterical Hemiplegia, Cross Paralysis, Paraplegia, Local Or Spinal Paralysis, Paralysis Of Third, Fourth And Sixth Nerves, Paralysis Of The Fifth Nerve, Facial Palsy-Paralysis Of Portio Dura, Chronic Lead Poisoning, Paralysis Of Spinal Nerves, Infantile Spinal Paralysis (Essential Paralysis), General Spinal Paralysis, Progressive Muscular Atrophy (Wasting Palsy), Lateral Sclerosis, Locomotor Ataxy, Glosso-Labio-Laryngeal Paralysis (Bulbar Paralysis), Disseminated Sclerosis (Insular Sclerosis), Paralysis Agitans, Essential Contraction With Rigidity, Delirium Tremens, Chronic Mercurial Poisoning, Seriveneir S Palsy-Writer S Cramp, Spasmodic Wry-Neck (Torticollis), Diphtheritic Paralysis, Pseudo-Hypertrophic Muscular Paralysis, Neuralgia, Tic Douleureux, Sciatica, Convulsions In General, Eclampsia, Epilepsy-Three Stages, Eclampsia Of Pregnancy, Infantile Convulsions, Chorea (St Vitus S Dance), Hydrophobia (Rabies), Hysteria, Tetanus, Strychnia Poisoning, Headache (Cephalalgia), Vertigo-Varieties, Meniere S Disease (Aural Vertigo), Insensibility-Stupor-Coma, Megrim-Hemicrania, Sleep, Dreams-Delirium, Chronic Alcoholism, Insanity, Idiocy-Imbecility-Cretinism-Dementia, Treatment Of Nervous Diseases; Diseases Of The Eyes; Diseases Of The Ears; Diseases Of The Respiratory System; Diseases Of The Larynx, Nasal Catarrh, Ozaena, Epistaxis-Haemorrhage From The Nose, Acute Laryngitis (Laryngeal Catarrh), Chronic Laryngitis (Chronic Laryngeal), Croup (True Croup), Phthisical Laryngitis, Syphilitic Laryngitis, Tumours Or Morbid Growths, Aphonia-Loss Of Voice, Laryngismus Stridulus (Spurious Croup), Paralytic Affections Of The Larynx, Dysphonia (Clergyman S Sore Throat), Edema Glottides, Trachea-Tracheitis Catarrhalis-Foreign Bodies In The Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Influenza-Epidemic Catarrh, Whooping Cough (Pertusis), Bronchitis, Capillary Bronchitis, Chronic Bronchitis, Bronchiectasis, Asthma (Spasm Of The Bronchial Tubes), Hay Asthma, Disease Of The Lungs-Physical Examination Of The Chest, Diseases Of The Parenchyma Of The Lungs-Hypereaemia Of The Lungs, Edema Of The Lungs, Lobar Pneumonia-Lobular Pneumonia (Catarrhal), Fibroid Phthisis, Gangrene Of The Lung, Phthisis-Acute Tuberculosis, Phthisis-Chronic Tuberculosis, Cancer Of The Lung, Emphysema Of The Lungs, Atelectasis Pulmonum, Collapse Of The Lung, Haemoptysis, Pleurisy, Hydrothorax, Hydro-Pneumothorax, Tubercles; Part Ii : Diseases Of The Circulatory System; Heart, Disorders Of The Heart, Endocarditis, Malformations Of The Heart-Cynosis, Valvular Diseases Of The Heart-Murmurs, Mitral Murmurs, Aortic Murmurs, Tricuspid Murmurs, Pulmonic Murmurs, Aneurysm Of The Heart, Hypertrophy Of The Heart, Dilatation Of The Heart, Myocarditis, Pericarditis, Adhesion Of The Heart And Pericardium, Hydro-Pericardium, Pneumo-Pericardium, Degeneration Of The Substance Of The Heart, Morbid Growths In The Heart, Laceration Of The Heart, Angina Pectoris, Syncope-Fainting-Collapse, Arterial And Venous Obstruction, Diseases Of The Great Vessels-Inflammation Of Arteries, Aneurysm And Dilatation-Aortic Pulsation, Aneurism And Aorta- Thoracic-Abdominal; Diseases Of The Digestive Organs-Classification; Stomatitis-Oral Catarrh, Croupous Stomatitis (Aphthae), Diphtheritis Stomatitis, Excoriations And Ulcers, Syphilitic Affections, Scorbutic Affections, Parasitic Affections-Thrush, Glossitis-Inflammation Of The Tongue, Gangrenous Stomatitis, Ptyalism (Mercurial Stomatitis), Parotitis Or Mumps, Morbid Growths-Tubercle-Syphilitic Growths-Cancer-Quincsy-Angina, Tonsillitis-Chronic Tonsillitis; Diseases Of The Throat-Classification; Acute Pharyngeal Catarrh, Chronic Pharyngeal Catarrh, Croupous Pharyngitis, Diphtheritis Pharyngitis, Phlegmonous Pharyngitis, Syphilitic Pharyngitis, Retro-Pharyngeal Abscess, Angina Ludovici, Cancer And Stricture Of Pharynx, Diphtheria; Diseases Of The Esophagus; Acute Inflammation Of The Esouphagus -Catarrhal-Croupous, Chronic Affections Of The Esophagus-Spasm-Paralysis, Morbid Growths, Perforation And Rupture, Neurosis; Diseases Of The Stomach-Anatomy-Physiology; Food-Fermentation-Gastric Digestion, Dyspepsia, Pyrosis, Vomiting, Acidity And Heartburn, Fementive Disorders, Acute Gastric Catarrh, Chronic Gastric Catarrh, Change From Caustics And Poisons, Simple Ulcer Of The Stomach, Cancer Of The Stomach, Spasm Of The Stomach, Obstruction Of The Stomach, Dilatation Of The Stomach, Haematemesis; Diseases Of Intenstines-Intestinal Digestion; Intestinal Flatulence (Tympanitis), Intestinal Colic, Constipation, Diseases Of Duodenum, Enteritis Catarrhalis, Phlegmonous Enteritis, Intestinal Ulcers, Typhlitis And Perityphlitis, Tuberculosis Of Intestines And Mesenteric Glands, Malignant Growths-Adenoid Cancer, Dysentery-Three Varieties, Cholera Asiatica, Intestinal Haemorrhage And Vascular Dilatations, Intestinal Obstruction, Intestinal Worms-Helminthology, Diseases Of The Rectum, Haemorrhoids; Peritonitis-Acute-Puerperal-From Perforations-Chronic Peritonitis; Dropsy Of The Peritoneum-Ascites; Phantom Tumour; Morbid Growths; Diseases Of The Liver-Anatomy And Physiology; Enlargement Of The Liver; Jaundice; Obstruction Of The Hepatic Duct; Hyperaemia Of The Liver; Inflammation Of The Liver-Suppurative Hepatitis; Cirrhosis Of The Liver; Yellow Atrophy Of The Liver-Malignant Jaundice; Simple Atrophy Of The Liver; Fatty Liver; Amlyoid Degeneration Of The Liver; Hydatids Of The Liver; Morbid Growths-Tubercles-Gummata-Malignant Tumours; Diseases Of The Biliary Passages; Dilatation Of The Duct; Gall-Stones; Heptalgia; Diseases Of The Pancreas-Catarrhal Inflammation Morbid; Growths-Obstruction Of The Duct; Diseases Of The Spleen; Leukaemia; Diseases Of The Supra-Renal Capsules; Diseases Of The Kidneys-Anatomy-Physiology; Uraemia; Hyperaemia Of The Kidneys; Acute Bright S Disease; Chronic Bright S Disease-Large White, Small Red, Waxy Kidney; Diseases Of The Pelvis And Ureters-Pyelitis; Hydronephrosis; Morbid Growths-Cancer-Tubercle-Parasites (Hydatids); Deformities Of The Kidneys; Certain Urinary Symptoms-Diuresis-Infantile Diuresis; Chyloserous Urine; Haematuria; Haematinuria; Renal Calculi And Colic; Diseases Of The Skin; Table Of Indian Drugs; Prescriptions Of Indian Drugs; Letter On The History Of Medicine.

Book Textbook of Ayurveda

Download or read book Textbook of Ayurveda written by Vasant Lad and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his Ayurvedic Studies Program, Vasant Lad teaches Ayurveda as a science of moment-to-moment living. Each lecture that he gives flows from his own heart in a river of healing wisdom. This textbook conveys the philosophical and fundamental principles of Ayurveda in a dynamic and inspirational way, providing a detailed foundation upon which to pursue deeper knowledge.

Book Principles of Ayurvedic Medicine

Download or read book Principles of Ayurvedic Medicine written by Marc Halpern and published by . This book was released on 2021-07 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook, which is used at the California College of Ayurveda and in Schools of Ayurveda across the country, was written by Dr. Marc Halpern, Ayurvedic Doctor, over a course of 30+ years. His book has been praised for how clear and inspiring his writing is, and how even the most complex subjects are communicated in a manner that is easily understood by the student. This textbook covers the depth of Ayurvedic history, philosophy, and mythology as well as the Ayurvedic understanding of anatomy and physiology, disease and pathology, psychology, daily and seasonal rhythms, and dietary therapy. The text also introduces the reader to herbology, color, sound, and touch therapies. The textbook culminates with an in-depth look at panchakarma, the Ayurvedic process of purifying the body. This is the first of his five textbooks, utilized at the California College of Ayurveda, to be released. This textbook is used in the first course all students of Ayurveda attend at the College whether they plan on becoming Ayurvedic Health Counselors, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapists, Clinical Ayurvedic Specialists, or Ayurvedic Doctors.

Book Clinical Diagnosis in Ayurveda

    Book Details:
  • Author : Vaidya Vasant Patil, Umesh K Sapra
  • Publisher : Atreya Ayurveda
  • Release : 2014-05-11
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 74 pages

Download or read book Clinical Diagnosis in Ayurveda written by Vaidya Vasant Patil, Umesh K Sapra and published by Atreya Ayurveda. This book was released on 2014-05-11 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intended Audience A guide for BAMS students, M.D. scholars, and Practitioners. This book will helps in deeper understanding of the principles of Diagnosis. Outstanding Features 1. Description of fundamentals of Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis. 2. Compilation of Sroto Pareeksha and Rogipareeksha 3. 108 Differential Diagnosis covering basic pathologies & disease pathologies 4. Internationally accepted Diagnostic criteria for >20 diseases 5. Normal values of Lab tests and their interpretation according to Ayurveda

Book Ayurvedic Clinical Medicine

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  • Author : Atmakuri Vinaya Kumar
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1997
  • ISBN : 9788170308683
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book Ayurvedic Clinical Medicine written by Atmakuri Vinaya Kumar and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Atreya   s guide to Ayurveda Practice

Download or read book Atreya s guide to Ayurveda Practice written by Vaidya Vasant Patil and published by Atreya Ayurveda Publications. This book was released on 2023-01-14 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ayurveda, the science of life, holistic medicine offers a complete solution with medicines, diet and lifestyle. The radical shift occurred in defining health encourages the medical fraternity of modern times to look deeply into empirically evolved ayurvedic techniques for the maintenance of positive health. The recent WHO report says that 70% of the world population is using herbal medicines for their primary health care. In last decade the use of herbal medicines increased tremendously. Safe and effective prescribing is a basis of proper patient care. Many pocket books or practical prescriber available for allopathic medicine in market but very few for Ayurveda. In order to fulfill this we have undertaken this task. In order to diagnose the disease on the basis of Ayurvedic principles, the physician should have to work very hard to know the subtle changes occurring inside the body due to the imbalance of Dosha. To become perfect in Ayurvedic diagnosis, the physician needs to understand Dosha Vikalpa (Dravyataha-Gunataha-Karmataha Vriddhi of Dosha), Dhatu Vaishamya (the quantum of vitiation, the status of Dhatu & Srotas), Agni Sthiti and nature of Ama. It is essential to get the practical training from the Guru (Teacher) in order to become perfect in Ayurvedic diagnosis, as evidenced from the Vagbhata’s citation “The proficiency comes by continuous practice just like the the genuineness of diamond etc. can’t be known by mere reading of books”. The fundamental principles for treating any disease are Bio-purification, Palliative medicine and avoiding the causative factors. Considering this, the author tried to incorporate these triad principles of treatment. For every diseases, there is explanation regarding causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, line of treatment, Panchakarma treatment, Palliative treatment, formulations, Prescriptions, Pathyaapathya. I hope the Vaidyas will become efficient by practicing the remedies, regime and diet described in this book.

Book Practical Prescriber For Ayurveda Physicians

Download or read book Practical Prescriber For Ayurveda Physicians written by Abrar Multani and published by Mandrake Publications. This book was released on with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Ayurvedic Clinical Medicine

Download or read book Ayurvedic Clinical Medicine written by Atmakuri Vinaya Kumar and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Compendium of Ayurvedic Medicine Principles and Practice

Download or read book The Compendium of Ayurvedic Medicine Principles and Practice written by Cakrapāṇidatta and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 780 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sanskrit work, with English translation on Ayurvedic system in Indic medicine.

Book Principles   Practice of Panchakarma  A Comprehensive Book For U G   P G   Researchers   Practitioners

Download or read book Principles Practice of Panchakarma A Comprehensive Book For U G P G Researchers Practitioners written by Vaidya Vasant Patil and published by Atreya Ayurveda . This book was released on 2016-01-14 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Principles & Practice of Pañcakarma is an essential text on the Pañcakarma, a branch of Medicine. The need for such a book results from scarcity of well written, critically reviewed and the less number of books on Pañcakarma in English language. In 4th edition of Principles & Practice of Pañcakarma, important topics have been added wherever necessary in order make the book complete. Current Practice of Pañcakarma in different diseases is updated. We are very much thankful to all those readers especially students for their overwhelming response & feedbacks. This incredible response increased the responsibility of Atreya Ayurveda Publications to come out with quality Ayurvedic Books. We hope the readers will continue to support in the same manner for this edition & other publications. Intended Audience A Comprehensive Book for BAMS students, M.D. scholars, Academicians, Practitioners and Researchers. This book will helps in precise & deeper understanding of the principles, concepts & practices of Pañcakarma therapy. Outstanding Features Description of fundamentals of Pañcakarma and fundamentals of Shodhana in separate chapters, which is the unique feature of book. All the Keraliya Pañcakarma therapies are covered in Snehana & Svedana chapters, in detail critically with current practices. In the chapter entitled “Fundamental principles of Shodhana”, the author has tried to explain the need, importance, utility, fundamentals, Basic considerations before bio-purification and practical considerations in vivid manner. Basic considerations before Pañcakarma and before Vamana etc. karma are the unique feature of this book. In the chapter therapeutic Pañcakarma the indications of Pañcakarma in different diseases with references has been described in tabular form. The research chapter deals with the problems of research, research methodology, researches done on Pañcakarma, standardization of Pañcakarma, area of research, Pañcakarma Record form, which is unique and first work. Experiences of the eminent physicians, research findings & my past 8 years experiences also included in order to make the book more practical & authentic. The heading ‘Critical notes’ in each Karma refers to the description of essential notes, which needs to be separated from the procedure to make the book reader friendly. The classifications, dose, indications, contraindications etc. subjects are presented in tabular form for easier and better understanding. The mode of action has been described both by Ayurvedic and Modern views in order to highlight the scientific substantiation of action of therapies.

Book Medicine of the Gods

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  • Author : Kris Morgan
  • Publisher : Mandrake Ancient Science
  • Release : 1994
  • ISBN : 9781869928377
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Medicine of the Gods written by Kris Morgan and published by Mandrake Ancient Science. This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ayurveda is an Asian medical system which has its beginnings in India during approximately the sixth century bce and thrives even to the present-day. Medical ideas underpin a great deal of Eastern thought especially Tantrism, alchemy, yoga and the science of love. The book is not intended as a series of health tips or as a textbook for the clinical practice of medicine, which in the Ayurveda tradition requires at least seven years intensive training. The book is aimed at students and lovers of South Asian culture, perhaps also anthropologists and others with a need for a straightforward introduction to the core principles of another scientific tradition. The author was for several years an advanced student in the department of Oriental studies of Oxford University where his teacher was the late Professor B K Matilal, one of the foremost experts on Asian rational thought and logic. Praise for first edition: 'The author's main purpose, introducing ancient Indian medical theory in a . . . trustworthy manner . . . while at the same time being intellectually challenging, is quite well served by this book.' Rahul Peter Das in Traditional South Asian Medicine Vol 6 2001 Ayurveda is an Asian medical system which has its beginnings in India during approximately the sixth-century BCE and thrives even to the present-day. Medical ideas underpin a great deal of Eastern thought especially Tantrism, alchemy, yoga and the science of love. The book is not intended as a series of health tips or as a textbook for the clinical practice of medicine, which in the Ayurveda tradition requires at least seven years intensive training. The book is aimed at students and lovers of South Asian culture, perhaps also anthropologists and others with a need for a straightforward introduction to the core principles of another scientific tradition. The author was for several years an advanced student in the department of Oriental studies of Oxford University where his teacher was the late Professor B K Matilal, one of the foremost experts on Asian rational thought and logic. Praise for first edition: 'The author's main purpose, introducing ancient Indian medical theory in a . . . trustworthy manner . . . while at the same time being intellectually challenging, is quite well served by this book.' Rahul Peter Das in Traditional South Asian Medicine Vol 6 2001