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OverviewA comprehensive resource by one of the world's most respected Ayurveda experts Ayurveda is the art of good life and gentle healing. It is a holistic system of medicine that includes prevention, psychology, diet, and treatment. Join Hans H. Rhyner, a leading authority on Ayurveda, as he explores the principles, therapies, and collected knowledge of this powerful approach to health and wellbeing, including: Anatomical Aspects (Rachana Sharira) Evolutionary Physiology (Kriya Sharira) Constitution (Prakruti) Pathology (Samprapti) Diagnostics (Nidana) Pharmacology (Dravya Guna) Treatment Strategies (Chikitsa) Nutritional Sciences (Annavijnana) Preventative Medicine (Swasthavritta) Quintet of Therapeutics (Panchakarma) Clinical Applications Filled with natural treatment suggestions and herbal remedies for dozens of conditions, Llewellyn's Complete Book of Ayurveda provides detailed explanations of the most important topics in the field, such as: The Legend of Ayurveda Creation and Evolution (Sankhya) Logic and Analysis (Nyaya-Vaisheshika) Yoga The Channel System (Srota) Vital Points (Marma) Seven Basic Tissues (Sapta Dhatus) Biological Fire (Agni) Toxic Wastes (Ama) Somatic Constitution Psychic Constitution Causes of Disease (Nidana) Six Stages of Pathogenesis (Kriya Kala) Observation and Examination Principles of Treatment Acupuncture and Moxibustion Eight Considerations on Food Diet for Your Constitution Kitchen Pharmacy Daily Healthy Habits (Dinacarya) Rules for Different Seasons (Rutacarya) Ethical Life (Sadvritta) Purificatory Treatments (Pradhanakarma) Dietetics (Pascat Karma) Ethics Spirituality in Psychotherapy (Vedanta) Ayurveda Surgery Ayurveda Psychiatry Vastu-Vedic Geomancy Medical Astrology And Much More Full Product DetailsAuthor: Hans H. RhynerPublisher: Llewellyn Publications,U.S. Imprint: Llewellyn Publications,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 20.30cm , Height: 4.20cm , Length: 25.50cm Weight: 1.588kg ISBN: 9780738748689ISBN 10: 0738748684 Pages: 672 Publication Date: 08 June 2017 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsContents Disclaimer xvii Introduction 1 Chapter 1: Ayurveda—Mother of Medicine 5 Chapter 2: Applied Philosophy and Working Hypothesis 33 Chapter 3: Anatomical Aspects (Rachana Sharira) 47 Chapter 4: Evolutionary Physiology (Kriya Sharira) 67 Chapter 5: Constitution (Prakruti) 103 Chapter 6: Pathology (Samprapti) 121 Chapter 7: Diagnostics (Nidana) 143 Chapter 8: Pharmacology (Dravya Guna) 165 Chapter 9: Treatment Strategies (Chikitsa) 237 Chapter 10: Nutritional Science (Annavijnana) 249 Chapter 11: Preventive Medicine (Swasthavritta) 287 Chapter 12: Quintet of Therapeutics (Panchakarma) 317 Chapter 13: Clinical Application 423 Chapter 14: Ayurvedic Surgery 475 Chapter 15: Ayurvedic Psychiatry 483 Chapter 16: Yoga in Therapy 497 Chapter 17: Vastu—Vedic Geomancy 519 Chapter 18: Medical Astrology 531 Chapter 19: Women’s Health 541 Conclusion 553 Appendix A: List of Ayurveda Products 555 Appendix B: List of Ailments, Medicaments, Dosages, and Therapies 569 Appendix C: Ingredients Used in Listed Ayurvedic Medicaments 585 Appendix D: Abbreviations 601 Appendix E: Important Addresses 603 Bibliography 605 Index 609 Index of Sanskrit Terms 635 Art Credits 645ReviewsAuthor InformationHans H. Rhyner holds MD and PhD degrees in Alternative Medicine as well as an NHP in Ayurveda. He began his training in Ayurveda more than thirty years ago in India, and founded the Ayurveda Research Center to preserve the knowledge of traditional Ayurveda traditions. He ran an Ayurveda clinic near Bangalore and established the first Ayurveda hospital outside of India. Hans currently operates clinics in Austria, Germany, Spain, and Switzerland. His books on Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vastu have been translated into more than a dozen languages. He can be found online at www.Ayurveda-Rhyner.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |