Rooted in the wisdom and practices of a 2000-year old civilization, handed down by generations of sages and ascetics, Ayurveda or the ‘science of life’ is one of the oldest systems of healing in the world. Although its approach is holistic, its theories are logical and succint. This book tries to introduce the lay reader to the basic principles of an ancient Indian science whose aim is to keep the body healthy in order to bring tranquility to the mind and satisfy the spirit by prescribing medicines which always originate in nature. The book discusses lucidly the practical concerns of Ayurveda focusing on the Ayurvedic concept of the human body, causes of diseases, their cures, medicinal herbs used and certain basic measures to keep sickness at bay. The authors also offer a range of home remedies which can be safely tried out by readers without any fear of violent side-effects or reactions. Vividly illustrated in colour, this book makes for interesting and informative reading.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Vaidya Bhagwan Dash
Vaidya Bhagwan Dash has had an outstandingly brilliant academic career. In addition to graduate and postgraduate qualifications in Ayurveda, he holds a Master's degree in Sanskrit and a Doctorate from University of Delhi. In the course of over thirty years dedicated to research and practice of Ayurveda, Dr. Dash has attended several international conferences and seminars held in Brazil, Mexico and France. He was invited to deliver a course of lectures in Ayurveda at the Patrice Lumumba Friendship University, Moscow and the Australian School of Ayurveda at Adelaide, South Australia. A sanskrit scholar; he handles the English language with equal felicity. A significant advantage to his propensity for research in Ayurveda is Dr. Dash's proficiency in Tibetan Medicine. Author of over twenty-eight important publications covering different aspects of Ayurveda and Tibetan Medicine, he has to his credit an English translation and commentary of Caraka Samhita, the most authentic Ayurvedic classic. He was Deputy Adviser in Ayurveda to the Government of India in the Ministry of Health and F.W. till 1981, when he took voluntary retirement to enable him to devote more time for academic and research activities. As a Consultant in Traditional Medicine of the World Health Organisation, he had paid several visits to Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma and Mongolia to study and advise on the Health Development Programmes of those countries.
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