Llewellyn's Complete Book of Ayurveda
Llewellyn Publications,U.S. (Verlag)
978-0-7387-4868-9 (ISBN)
Discover the principles, therapies, and collected knowledge of a venerable ancient healing system. Ayurveda provides a threefold approach to wellness: 1.) Preventive a concept of health care and personal hygiene meant for every person; 2.) Psychological an approach to dealing with essential and challenging aspects of life; 3.) Curative a medical science with a holistic view of health and disease, offering extensive methods of cure. This comprehensive reference to a natural system of medicine will guide you on your way to addressing specific health concerns and improving overall wellbeing.
HANS H. RHYNER (Germany) received a doctorate in alternative medicine and philosophy in India and led his own clinic in Bangalore for more than twenty years. He is revered as a pioneer in India and in Europe for his work adapting and integrating classical Ayurveda with the spiritual and holistic understanding of the West.
Contents
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 645
| Erscheinungsdatum | 14.08.2016 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Llewellyn's Complete Book Series |
| Verlagsort | Minnesota |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 203 x 255 mm |
| Gewicht | 1588 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Alternative Heilverfahren |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Entspannung / Meditation / Yoga | |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Naturheilkunde ► TCM / Ayurveda | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7387-4868-4 / 0738748684 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7387-4868-9 / 9780738748689 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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