Llewellyn's Complete Book of Ayurveda: A Comprehensive Resource for the Understanding & Practice of Traditional Indian Medicine

by Hans H. Rhyner

Overview

A 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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738748689
Publisher:	Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Publication date:	06/08/2017
Series:	Llewellyn's Complete Book Series , #9
Pages:	672
Sales rank:	283,062
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 1.70(d)

About the Author

Hans 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.

Table of Contents

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