Ayurveda or Hindu System of Medical Science

Product Details

• Publisher: Sri Satguru Publications

• Language: English

• Pages: 144

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 23 cm x 14 cm

• Weight: 290 gm

• Edition: 1998

• ISBN: 9788170301844

About the Book
A Popular History of Hindu Medicine is a valuable contribution to English literature, focusing on the rich history and development of Hindu medicine, a subject that has been scattered in forgotten texts. This book aims to systematically arrange and present the essence of Hindu medical traditions, offering a comprehensive look into its antiquity and principles. It serves as a beacon for those interested in delving into the depths of this ancient science and encouraging further exploration into the realms of classical India.

The subjects covered in this book include:

• Antiquity of the Hindu Medical System

• Mythical Accounts of the Antiquity of Ayurveda

• Hindu Medical Works and Their Authors

• Synopsis of Leading Medical Works (Atreya Samhita)

• Analysis of Charaka and Sushruta

• The Rank of Hindu Physicians

• The Duties of Physicians and Their Attendants

• Physicians’ Fees

• Hindu Physiology: Growth of the Human Body

• The Three Periods of a Man's Life

• Structure of the Body

• Hindu Materia Medica

• Hindu Pharmacy

• Hindu Hygiene

• Hindu Surgery

This book is part of the Indian Medical Science Series.

Preface
A Popular History of Hindu Medicine is a much-needed addition to English literature, as the growing spirit of the age calls for a more structured presentation of the subject. This miniature history of Hindu Ayurveda is the product of its time, designed to guide the next generation in their pursuit of knowledge and to inspire them to explore the intellectual legacy of their ancestors.

The book is based on the monumental work of Dr. Thomas A. Wise, whose comprehensive review of the history of medicine has been instrumental in the creation of this book.