The Roots of Ayurveda Paperback - 2003
by Various; Dominik Wujastyk (Translator); Introduction by Dominik Wujastyk
The author presents an illuminating translation of ancient texts that reveal the origins of yoga, homeopathy, and holistic medicine.
Summary
Ayurveda, the ancient art of healing, has been practiced in India for more than two thousand years and survives today as a living medical tradition whose principles are at the heart of many "alternative" therapies now used in the West. This "science of longevity" has parallels with Buddhist thought, and advocates a life of moderation through which the three humors of the body will be brought into balance. The writings selected for this volume are taken from Sanskrit medical texts written by the first Ayurvedic physicians, who lived between the fifth century b.c. and the fourteenth century a.d. Here readers will find wide-ranging and fascinating advice on the benefits of garlic therapy, prayers for protection against malevolent disease deities, surgical techniques, exercise regimens, the treatment of poisons, the interpretation of dreams, and more.
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- Title The Roots of Ayurveda
- Author Various; Dominik Wujastyk (Translator); Introduction by Dominik Wujastyk
- Binding Paperback
- Edition 3rd Revised ed.
- Pages 416
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Group, London
- Date April 29, 2003
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780140448245 / 0140448241
- Weight 0.69 lbs (0.31 kg)
- Dimensions 7.92 x 5.1 x 0.98 in (20.12 x 12.95 x 2.49 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Library of Congress subjects Medicine, Ayurvedic, Diseases - Causes and theories of causation
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2003269447
- Dewey Decimal Code 615.53
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