Massage Therapy in Ayurveda

Massage Therapy in Ayurveda

Author: Bhagwan Dash

Publisher: Concept Publishing Company

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9788170223801

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Though massage is described as a preparatory measure to be administered prior to Panchakarma or the "five specialized therapies" of classical Ayurveda, its utility as an independent and distinct therapuetic measure is well recognized due to its rejuvenating effect on the body and the mind. If an individual desires good health, massage should be incorporated into their everyday routine. In addition, it is invaluable in curing several obstinate and otherwise incurable diseases.


The Legacy of Caraka

The Legacy of Caraka

Author: M. S. Valiathan

Publisher: Orient Blackswan

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 746

ISBN-13: 9788125025054

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Caraka, The Master Physician, Is Believed To Have Lived In The First Century Ad. The Samhita Composed By Him Forms The Bedrock Of Ayurvedic Practice Today. His Contribution To India S Cultural Inheritance Was Profound. Caraka Samhita Was, In Fact, A Revision Of An Older Text Agnivesa Tantra, Which Was Written Several Centuries Before Caraka S Time. Caraka S Revision Became So Popular That It Was Translated Into Tibetan, Arabic, English And Many Indian Languages. The Legacy Of Caraka Retells The Samhita In A New Format. Instead Of Adhering To The Sequence Of The Stha Nas In The Original, The Author Has Retold The Samhita Through Thematically Structured Chapters, In Contemporary Idiom. The Retelling Has Involved Some Degree Of Restructuring And Condensation But Has Ensured That Whatever Is Stated Can Be Traced Back To The Original. In A Detailed Introduction, The Author Has Commented On Specific Aspects Of Caraka S Philosophy, Concepts And Practice, As Seen From The Point Of View Of Modern Medicine. This Book Will Be Of Special Interest To Students Of A Yurveda, Medicine And Other Sciences, And Those Interested In The History Of Science In India.


The Healing Powers of Herbs

The Healing Powers of Herbs

Author: Ranjit Roy Chaudhury

Publisher: Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd

Published: 2007-06-08

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9788120733190

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The stress and strain of modern-day living takes its toll on our mind and body. Lack of time and patience make us resort to methods which provide instant relief and often we forget that the answer to a problem is effective cure. Modern medicine has made many discoveries yet the side-effects of many of the wonder drugs cannot be ignored. This book, on medicinal plants and their healing powers, is a compilation of articles written for Asian Age by the author. The articles are interesting and informative and throw light on the little known facts about various herbs. What makes this book stand out amongst countless number of books on alternative medicine is that the healing properties of each medicinal plant has been explained in detail, and many of them are taken from ancient traditional books on medicine of the Indian as well as the Chinese culture. The readers are also made aware about the importance of the many treasured herbs and also the issue of patent regarding the same. A fountain of knowledge on medicinal plants, this book is a must for professional as well as personal collection.


Ayurveda Unravelled

Ayurveda Unravelled

Author: Sharadini Dahanukar

Publisher: NBT India

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 9788123716763

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The science of Ayurveda is surrounded by mystery.It elicits different raections ,ranging from romantic revivalism to west-oriented rejection, from complete acceptence to total rebuttal.This book unravels some of the mysteries surrounding it, its basic concepts and governing principles as also simple home made herbal remedies.


Handbook of Ayurveda

Handbook of Ayurveda

Author: Bhagwan Dash

Publisher: Concept Publishing Company

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 9788170220824

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Ayurveda is both a science of life and a system of medicine. In each of these aspects it emerges as an integral science whose objective is to treat the person as a whole. This handbook is intended as the first in a series of course books on Ayurveda which can be utilized with great profit by the assiduous student of Ayurveda, the medical practitioner or the specialist as well as the average layperson who wishes to lead a harmonious life in tune with nature.