Ayurvedic Inheritance

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

1. Roots of -yurveda 2. Traditional Medicine in Buddhist India 3. Evolution of -yurveda from Caraka to V-gbhäa 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 (Ras-yana) and Enhancement of Sexual Potency (V-j-karäa) 15. Training of A Physician 16. A Science Initiative in -yurveda (ASIIA) 17. Musings on -yurveda 18. Quotations