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Imprint	Universities Press
Year of Publishing	2013
Number of pages	156
ISBN	9788173718274
Format	Paperback
Language	English
Dimensions	158 x 240 mm

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Publisher	Universities Press
Year of Publishing	2013
ISBN	9788173718618
Language	English
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This book is an introduction to Ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine that had been practiced in the Indian subcontinent for several centuries. It seeks to acquaint the reader, without too many technical details, with the evolution of Ayurveda from its religious moorings to one based on reason and examination. It also discusses the strong influences of Buddhist thought on the development of Ayurvedic practices. The instruments and techniques used as well as the training methods for aspiring practitioners are discussed.

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Dr M S Valiathan is the author of the popular Legacy series also published by Universities Press. He is at present the National Research Professor at Manipal University.

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Evolution of Healing
Medicine in Buddhist India
Basic concepts of Ayurveda
Healthy Living (Swasthavrittha)
Food and Drinks
Diseases
Materia Medica
Training in Medicine & Surgery
Surgical Procedures
Rejuvenation & Enhancement of Sexual Potency
An Ayurvedic View of Life
New Sprouts on an Age-old Tree
Appendix

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An Introduction to Ayurveda

M S Valiathan

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