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.

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