A Brief History Of Ayurveda

Author : M.R. Raghava Varier
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780190992101

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A Brief History of Ayurveda by M.R. Raghava Varier Pdf

For over two and a half millennia Āyurveda was the mainstream healthcare programme in the Indian subcontinent. However, what was once seen as indispensable, is now often officially described as ‘alternative medicine’. Moreover, there seems to be a lack of proper understanding of the specific culture from which Āyurveda emerged. This is because existing works on the subject have mostly been mere compilations of Āyurvedic practices and focused on classical texts. This book studies the stages of development in the system of Āyurveda and its practice from proto-historic times until British colonization. Using original Pāli and Sanskrit works, archaeological artefacts, as well as oft-neglected medieval epigraphic documents, M.R. Raghava Varier highlights how centuries of privileging Western knowledge has resulted in the sidelining of indigenous learning—a process that accelerated with the advent of colonialism. Further, he makes use of Jain and Buddhist sources to question the assumption that Āyurveda is a purely Hindu or Brahmanical system, thus providing a historiographical frame for conceptually establishing the notion of Āyurveda.

Author : K P Girija
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000481426

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Mapping the History of Ayurveda by K P Girija Pdf

This book looks at the institutionalisation and refashioning of Ayurveda as a robust, literate classical tradition, separated from the assorted, vernacular traditions of healing practices. It focuses on the dominant perspectives and theories of indigenous medicine and various compulsions which led to the codification and standardisation of Ayurveda in modern India. Critically engaging with authoritative scholarship, the book extrapolates from some of these theories, raising significant questions on the study of alternative knowledge practices. By using case studies of the southern Indian state of Kerala – which is known globally for its Ayurveda – it provides an in-depth analysis of local practices and histories. Drawing from interviews of practitioners, archival documents, vernacular texts and rare magazines on Ayurveda and indigenous medicine, it presents a nuanced understanding of the relationships between diverse practices. It highlights the interactions as well as the tensions within them, and the methods adopted to preserve the uniqueness of practices even while sharing elements of healing, herbs and medicine. It also discusses how regulations and standards set by the state have estranged assorted healing practices, created uncertainties and led to the formation of categories like Ayurveda and nattuvaidyam (indigenous medicine/ayurvedas). Lucid and topical, the book will be useful for researchers and people interested in social medicine, history of medicine, Ayurveda, cultural studies, history, indigenous studies, and social anthropology.

Author : PROF M. R. RAGHAVA. VARIER,Director General Centre for Heritage Studies Thrippunithura M R Raghava Varier
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0190121084

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A Brief History of Ayurveda by PROF M. R. RAGHAVA. VARIER,Director General Centre for Heritage Studies Thrippunithura M R Raghava Varier Pdf

This is a volume containing information brought out on the basis of fresh enquiries into the developments in different areas of indigenous healing and healthcare. Further it is intended to provide useful knowledge in some allied subjects such as Botanical science, treatment for horses, elephants etc. Special attention is given for placing the develop-ments in various topics regarding the subject against their historical background.

Author : R. Vidyanath,Ke Niṣṭēśvar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Medicine, Ayurvedic
ISBN : OCLC:944905527

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A Hand Book of History of Ayurveda by R. Vidyanath,Ke Niṣṭēśvar Pdf

Author : Poliklinika-Harni
Publisher : Fivestar
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-03-20
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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History of Ayurveda … a heritage of healing by Poliklinika-Harni Pdf

The word ‘veda’ means knowledge.The evolution of the Indian art of healing and living a healthy life comes from the four Vedas namely : Rig veda , Sama veda , Yajur veda and Atharva veda .Ayurveda attained a state of reverence and is classified as one of the UpaVedas - a subsection - attached to the Atharva Veda. The Atharva Veda contains not only the magic spells and the occult sciences but also the Ayurveda that deals with the diseases, injuries, fertility, sanity and health. Ayurveda incorporates all forms of lifestyle in therapy. Thus yoga, aroma, meditation, gems, amulets, herbs, diet, astrology, color and surgery etc. are used in a comprehensive manner in treating patients. Treating important and sensitive spots on the body called Marmas is described in Ayurveda . Massages, exercises and yoga are recommended.

Author : Sebastian Pole
Publisher : Singing Dragon
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781848191136

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Ayurvedic Medicine by Sebastian Pole Pdf

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.

Author : Deacon Carpenter
Publisher : Union Square & Co.
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-22
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781454936428

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A Little Bit of Ayurveda by Deacon Carpenter Pdf

This entry in the popular Little Bit of series introduces the ancient healing practice of Ayurveda. Known as the “grandparent” of modern medicine and the sister philosophy of yoga, Ayurveda lets patients take control of their own health by focusing on prevention, not medical intervention. Practitioners become active participants in their own wellness by managing stress, consuming healing foods, and understanding which remedies work for their particular body/mind types. A Little Bit of Ayurveda explores the history, philosophy, and practical application of this ancient and relevant system: it looks at Ayurveda’s influence on both Eastern and Western medicines; outlines the “five element theory” and the doshas; reveals how disease manifests itself; and offers simple rituals to keep you balanced, from seasonal eating and deep belly breathing to dry brushing and tongue scraping. A quiz at the end helps you complete an Ayurvedic self-evaluation . . . and starts you on the path to wellness!

Author : Virginia M Tyler,M.S. Premila
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-12
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781136405044

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Ayurvedic Herbs by Virginia M Tyler,M.S. Premila Pdf

A single-source reference on the most important and best-investigated Ayurvedic herbs This book examines the clinical information available on more than 60 Ayurvedic herbs to determine how their use in traditional Indian medicine is supported by modern scientific study. Plants are grouped according to body systems and each entry includes a description, information on the source plant, distribution and traditional use, active chemical constituents, relevant pharmacology, and details of clinical studies and safety findings. This unique book also includes a brief history of Ayurveda, examines the history of drug development and evaluation in ancient India, and identifies current trends resulting from scientific investigation. Worldwide interest in Ayurveda is growing quickly, especially in the United States, Europe, and Japan. But until now, information on Western-style clinical trials on Ayurveda herbs has been scattered and no single source for descriptions, comments, and references has existed. Ayurvedic Herbs presents the first critical validation of Ayurvedic medicine, extensively referenced for physicians and clinicians interested in alternative and adjunctive therapies. This unique book is essential for making informed choices on herb use, offering clinical trial data, results of pharmacological studies, and safety information. Ayurvedic Herbs examines: gastrointestinal agents hepatoprotective agents respiratory tract agents cardiovascular drugs urinary tract drugs antirheumatic agents skin and trauma care agents gynecological agents antidiabetic agents CNS agents rasayana drugs dental and ophthamological agents and much more Ayurvedic Herbs includes cross-references to chapters when a particular plant has more than one indication and watercolor illustrations of twelve major herbs.

Author : Projit Bihari Mukharji
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226383132

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Doctoring Traditions by Projit Bihari Mukharji Pdf

There is considerable interest now in the contemporary lives of the so-called traditional medicines of South Asia and beyond. "Doctoring Traditions, "which examines Ayurveda in British India, particularly Bengal, roughly from the 1860s to the 1930s, is a welcome departure even within the available work in the area. For in it the author subtly interrogates the therapeutic changes that created modern Ayurveda. He does so by exploring how Ayurvedic ideas about the body changed dramatically in the modern period and by breaking with the oft-repeated but scantily examined belief that changes in Ayurvedic understandings of the body were due to the introduction of cadaveric dissections and Western anatomical knowledge. "Doctoring Traditions" argues that the actual motor of change were a number of small technologies that were absorbed into Ayurvedic practice at the time, including thermometers and microscopes. In each of its five core chapters the book details how the adoption of a small technology set in motion a dramatic refiguration of the body. This book will be required reading for historians both of medicine and South Asia.

Author : Hans H. Rhyner
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-08
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780738757360

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Llewellyn's Complete Book of Ayurveda by Hans H. Rhyner Pdf

A comprehensive resource by one of the world's most respected Ayurveda experts Ayurveda is the art of good life and gentle healing. It is a holistic system of medicine that includes prevention, psychology, diet, and treatment. Join Hans H. Rhyner, a leading authority on Ayurveda, as he explores the principles, therapies, and collected knowledge of this powerful approach to health and wellbeing, including: Anatomical Aspects (Rachana Sharira) Evolutionary Physiology (Kriya Sharira) Constitution (Prakruti) Pathology (Samprapti) Diagnostics (Nidana) Pharmacology (Dravya Guna) Treatment Strategies (Chikitsa) Nutritional Sciences (Annavijnana) Preventative Medicine (Swasthavritta) Quintet of Therapeutics (Panchakarma) Clinical Applications Filled with natural treatment suggestions and herbal remedies for dozens of conditions, Llewellyn's Complete Book of Ayurveda provides detailed explanations of the most important topics in the field, such as: The Legend of Ayurveda Creation and Evolution (Sankhya) Logic and Analysis (Nyaya-Vaisheshika) Yoga The Channel System (Srota) Vital Points (Marma) Seven Basic Tissues (Sapta Dhatus) Biological Fire (Agni) Toxic Wastes (Ama) Somatic Constitution Psychic Constitution Causes of Disease (Nidana) Six Stages of Pathogenesis (Kriya Kala) Observation and Examination Principles of Treatment Acupuncture and Moxibustion Eight Considerations on Food Diet for Your Constitution Kitchen Pharmacy Daily Healthy Habits (Dinacarya) Rules for Different Seasons (Rutacarya) Ethical Life (Sadvritta) Purificatory Treatments (Pradhanakarma) Dietetics (Pascat Karma) Ethics Spirituality in Psychotherapy (Vedanta) Ayurveda Surgery Ayurveda Psychiatry Vastu-Vedic Geomancy Medical Astrology And Much More

Author : Robert Svoboda
Publisher : Penguin Books India
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Longevity
ISBN : 0140193227

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Ayurveda by Robert Svoboda Pdf

Ayurveda, The Universal Healing Art. More Than A Medical System. Developed From The Vedas, India&Rsquo;S Ancient Books Of Wisdom, Ayurveda Combines Physical, Psychological And Spiritual Therapies In An Approach To Health That Is As Relevant To The Modern World As It Was To The Ancient World When It First Became Part Of India&Rsquo;S Collective Consciousness. Here Is A Definitive Handbook Of A Health Care Both Sensible And Sublime, That Is Still Alive And Well Itself&Mdash;The Author Is The First Westerner To Graduate From An Indian Ayurvedic College. Utilizing Herbs And Minerals, Proper Nutrition And Purification And, Above All, Affirmative Ways Of Living, Ayurveda Treats Not Just The Ailment But The Whole Person And Emphasizes Prevention Of Disease To Avoid The Need For Cure. Its Ancient Message Has Helped Spread The New Holistic Thinking In The West, Encouraging Us To Become &Lsquo;Stewards Of Life&Rsquo; In Order, Now, To Give Civilization Itself A Chance To Heal.

Author : D. Wujastyk
Publisher : Penguin Books India
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0140436804

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The Roots of Ayurveda by D. Wujastyk Pdf

Ayurveda, the ancient art of healing, has been practiced in India for more than two thousand years and survives today as a living medical tradition whose principles are at the heart of many "alternative" therapies now used in the West. This "science of longevity" has parallels with Buddhist thought, and advocates a life of moderation through which the three humors of the body will be brought into balance. The writings selected for this volume are taken from Sanskrit medical texts written by the first Ayurvedic physicians, who lived between the fifth century b.c. and the fourteenth century a.d. Here readers will find wide-ranging and fascinating advice on the benefits of garlic therapy, prayers for protection against malevolent disease deities, surgical techniques, exercise regimens, the treatment of poisons, the interpretation of dreams, and more.

Author : Krishnankutty N. V. Varier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : India
ISBN : 1520120052

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History of Ayurveda by Krishnankutty N. V. Varier Pdf

An extensive study on the different stages of development of Indian healthcare system from its early beginning to the present day.

Author : D. Suresh Kumar
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781000204902

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Ayurveda in The New Millennium by D. Suresh Kumar Pdf

Ayurveda or "the sacred knowledge of longevity" has been practiced in India and many Asian countries since time immemorial. Interest in Ayurveda started growing all over the world in the late 1970s, following the Alma Ata Declaration adopted by the W.H.O. in 1978. Ayurveda in the New Millennium: Emerging Roles and Future Challenges attempts to survey the progress made in this field and to formulate a course of action to take Ayurveda through the new millennium. It also identifies the many stumbling blocks that need to be removed if Ayurveda is to cater to the needs of a wider audience. Features: Newer insights into the history of Ayurveda Regulatory aspects of the manufacture of ayurvedic medicines Industrial production of traditional ayurvedic medicines Quality control The scientific rationale of single herb therapy Biological effects of ayurvedic formulations Optimization of ancient wisdom and newer knowledge Conservation of threatened herbs Nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals from Ayurveda Critical view of Ayurveda in the West Direction for the Ayurveda renaissance Ayurveda in the New Millennium: Emerging Roles and Future Challenges describes the strength of Ayurveda and how to usher in the Ayurveda renaissance. This book will be of interest to proponents of Ayurveda and all branches of traditional and alternative medicine. Experts from the fields of medicine, pharmacology, new drug discovery and food technology will also find it useful.

Author : Shubhra Krishan
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-24
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781577317296

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Essential Ayurveda by Shubhra Krishan Pdf

Outlining the basic elements of Ayurveda, Shubhra Krishan teaches readers how to recognize their energy and body type, and to use Ayurvedic principles to create a balanced diet and lifestyle for optimum health. She offers tips and suggestions for finding the best products or for creating your own with her recipes for food, beauty care, and other healthcare items. Based on the ancient system of Ayurveda, this practical guide profiles simple key concepts of good health.