It is heartening to find a book on Ayurvedic Pharmacology expositioning the role of the basic concepts-Rasdi in drug action. The knowledge of concepts and their application in sine qua non for proper understanding of the phases / levels of drug action. The book "Basic Concepts of Ayurvedic Pharmacology" authored by K. Nishteswar covers basic principles of drug action, drug evaluation and the importance of Rasadi in understanding Ayurvedic Pharmacology. The role of each one of the components- Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka and their interrelationship together with their relation to Panchabhutas- has been elucidated.
The author devised suitable experimental models to vivify the basic principles relevant for drug acion. They have been well explained, and they provide operational leads to carry out further studies.
The author, an erudite scholar of Ayurveda, is a senior teacher with long experience in the field of Dravyaguna- both as a teacher and a research worker. The book reflects his analytical approach and prowess in interpretation of the concepts for proper understanding and appreciation.
The teachers, research scholars and students will find this book "Basic concepts of Ayurvedic Pharmacology" as thought provoking, and providing new and novel operational vistas.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR K Nishteswar
K. Nishteswar, currently working as a Professor at Govt. Ayurvedic College, Vijaywada has obtained his Postgraduate degree from Gujrat Aurveda University and Ph.D. form university of Pune. He also completed the Diploma In AIDS from IGNOU. He served as a Cinical Registrar (Gujrat Ayurveda University), Research Assistant (CCRAS) and completed 26 years of Govt. Service in field of teaching and received State Best Teacher Award from Govt. of Andhra Pradesh during 2001. He was awarded several Gold and silver medals in recognition of his merit and his theses on various topics like Diabetes, Hypertension, and Cardio-vascular Disorders have won awards at the national Theses Competitions. He was conferred with D.Sc, and D.Litt. by International University of Complementary Medicines, Colombo for his contributions to the field of Alternative Medicines. He also delivered Keynote lectures and guest lectures in several National and International seminars. So far he has written more than 40 books in English, Hindi and Telugu on various subjects of Ayurveda and published approximately 80 papers in various standard journals. To popularize Ayurveda among lay people and bring in awareness about the indigenous system of India, he has written some books and also delivered series of Radio talks.
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