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Ayurveda, "the sacred knowledge of longevity", is India's gift to the world. It is a holistic medical system and a healthcare framework based on the observation of the human body in health and disease. Ayurveda is considered a secondary of Atharvavēda and is inextricably associated with Hindu culture. Unlocking the treasures of India's time-honored medical heritage, Scientific Synopsis of Vāgbhaṭa's Classic Ayurveda Treatise Aṣṭāṅgasaṅgraha: A Comparison with its Abridged Version Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya delves into the heart of Ayurveda, where it emerges from an intricate interplay of natural observations and profound yogic introspection, that shaped its foundational principles over centuries. A pivotal work in this realm, the seventh-century Sanskrit masterpiece Aṣṭāṅgasaṅgraha, weaves together the wisdom of various medical and surgical schools. Drawing inspiration from this, this book sets forth a scientific synthesis, comparing the information contained of this Ayurvedic classic with its more concise rendition, Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya. Through twelve chapters and over 100 tables, this narrative offers a panoramic view of the celebrated medical text while accentuating its distinctiveness in comparison to its abridged counterpart.
Features
Glossary of Sanskrit technical terms
Describes Latin binomials of all animals, birds and herbs contained within the text
Explains how the tridōṣa concept manages dynamic systems
Ayurveda is experiencing an increase in popularity worldwide, following the Alma Ata Declaration adopted by the World Health Organization in 1978. Many phytotherapy schools in Europe and the Americas teach Ayurveda as a wellness system. Synopsis of Vāgbhaṭa's Classic Ayurveda Treatise Aṣṭāṅgasaṅgraha: A Comparison with its Abridged Version Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya is presented before the world of medicine to explain the tenets of Ayurveda for the benefit of all.
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to Aṣṭāṅgasaṅgraha
Chapter 2 Initiation of the student and medical ethics
Chapter 3 Medical protocol for protection of the king
Chapter 4 How to stay away from diseases
Chapter 5 Cardinal principles of longevity
Chapter 6 The human body- From conception to death
Chapter 7 Surgical measures
Chapter 8 Diagnosis and treatment of diseases
Chapter 9 Medicinal ingredients in Aṣṭāṅgasaṅgraha
Chapter 10 Food fortification strategies adopted in Aṣṭāṅgasaṅgraha
Chapter 11 Comparison of chapters of Aṣṭāṅgasaṅgraha and Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya
Chapter 12 Aṣṭāṅgasaṅgraha: Harbinger of Ayurveda renaissance
Glossary of Sanskrit Terms
