'An Introduction to Nighantu of Ayurveda' is an unique work taken up for the first time on the subject of Nighantu. The Nighantu is one of the important aspect in the study of Dravyaguna vijnana. Much importance has not been given to this subject. The importance of Nighantu was highlighted for the first time by Narahari pandita in his work on Raja Nighantu during 14th century A.D. He states that a physician without the knowledge of Nighantu, a scholar without the ...