Until relatively recently, much of the information on India's research into their medicinal plants has remained within India, mainly published within Indian journals. However, today the field of Ayurveda is expanding, with the integration of herbs and minerals discovered in other countries and the strengthening of academic knowledge networks worldw
It is evident that everybody wants to live long with sound health. Nobody wants to become old and die. There is an in built desire of every individual to live for 100 years and that too in healthy state of body, mind and all sense organs especially vision and hearing. In this stressful, over-busy and toxic world, our natural health, happiness and the inner sense of well-being are masked by the accumulation of impurities. These impurities or toxins causes deterioration of normal body functioning. A rejuvenation therapy can revitalize senses, detoxify the body, restore good health and young look and even increase resistance to diseases. The excellent and through book by Dr. Mayank Vora is a great read for any person and provide a very practical guide for rejuvenation and longevity with natural and time tested ancient remedies. Beautifully written giving information of important single and classical Rasayana herbs, antioxidants therapy, diet and lifestyle. All readers should aware of Rasayana therapy, if they want to bring back the youthfulness and increase the life span by many years.
This is a book of herbal recipes for childcare based on a concept in Ayurveda called Rasayana. Rasayana deals with methods to live long and live well. The recipes selected can be prepared at home using ingredients from the kitchen, garden, supermarkets or Indian stores. The book includes stories woven over the ages around these herbs, legends that they star in, their vernacular names and citations from ancient Ayurveda Materia Medica that reveal the nature of the Rasayana herbs. The beautiful photographs of plants, interesting hand-drawn illustrations and tit-bits are a celebration of the cultural history associated with the herbs. The book will not only be a pleasure to read and use but also a treasure to keep for young mothers and children’s care-givers.
Arguably the oldest form of health care, Ayurveda is often referred to as the "Mother of All Healing." Although there has been considerable scientific research done in this area during the last 50 years, the results of that research have not been adequately disseminated. Meeting the need for an authoritative, evidence-based reference, Scientific Ba
In Indian Alchemy Dr. Mahdihassan attempts to elucidate the point that Alchemy is a science through which the higher states of being reveal themselves with the matrix of spatio-temporal world. It is a science that is directly related to temporal levels of the universal hierarchy which is totally beyond the reach of any of the profane methods employed during the past century.
As soon as Dr. Stephen DeFelice coined the phrase nutraceutical, product and supplement developers swung into action. Yet among the numerous books available on nutraceuticals, there is none that systematically lists, categorizes, and analyzes nutraceutical extracts and formulations in a pharmacopoeia-like manner. Handbook of Nutraceuticals, Volume
This comprehensive book, comprising 20 chapters contributed by respected academics in their respective fields, highlights the immense contribution of traditional medicine to the discovery and development of modern drugs. Each chapter provides in-depth details, stimulating experts to further explore the flora used in traditional medicines and inspiring younger investigators to delve into the mysterious world of secondary metabolites in their quest for novel molecules. This book is of immense value to scientists, academicians, researchers, and students alike, making it a valuable addition to personal collections and libraries.
Essentials of Herbal Drug Technology is a unique attempt to arouse the interest of students in this fast developing branch of pharmacy i.e. Pharmacognosy and related fields like herbal medicine, natural products and their standardization because increasing interest in the field of herbal medicine and ayurvedic dosage forms; their standardization is utmost required. The Book provides in depth information about various guidelines of different regulatory bodies that are required in quality control of herbal drugs. This book has been written with the object that the new syllabus of the Bachelor in Pharmacy, Master in Pharmacy and doctorate in herbal medicines and their pharmacological efficacy as per PCI course curriculum is covered in reasonable detail to provide sound scientific knowledge of quality control and standardization.
The present publication, `Essentials of Ayurveda`, is significant in the sense that it contains the essence of all the sixteen specialities of Ayurveda by which one could get working knowledge of Ayurveda as a whole. The book, in a sense, is the first representative work of the present age composed in traditional scholarly style. The English translation by the author himself has enhanced its value for the readers. The present work will prove useful not only for teachers and students but also for all those who want to be acquainted with principles and practice of Ayurveda easily.
This book investigates the ways in which the evidence base is influencing complementary and alternative medicine in general and Ayurveda and allied health practices in particular. The latter have traditionally been prevalent in Asia and are now increasingly attracting interest worldwide. The book is divided into four sections, the first of which examines issues related to acquisition and evaluation of the evidence base. Evidence-based approaches to Ayurvedic diagnosis and therapy are then examined, with a special focus on management of cardiovascular and rheumatological diseases, dental care, and rejuvenating treatments. The final section explores further the challenges of applying evidence-based practice in contemporary and alternative medicine and Ayurveda with a focus upon the issues requiring urgent attention in ongoing decade. The same involves encompassing areas such as Ayurvedic pharmaceutics, practice, education and research within an evidence-based perspective.