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1 online resource (343 p.) |
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Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Authors -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Origin of Ayurveda -- 1.2 Emergence of Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya -- 1.3 Authorship -- 1.4 Date of Author -- 1.5 About Vāgbhaṭa -- 1.6 Religious Belief of Vāgbhaṭa -- 1.7 Vāgbhaṭa in Kerala Culture -- 1.8 Organization of Text -- 1.9 The Novelty of Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya -- 1.10 Salient Elements of Poetry -- 1.10.1 Prosody in Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya -- 1.10.2 Maxims -- 1.11 Vāgbhaṭa's Innovative Approach -- 1.11.1 Introduction of Novel Theories |
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1.11.2 Omission of Tenets -- 1.11.3 Newer Explanations -- 1.11.4 Introduction of New Concept -- 1.12 Commentaries on Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya -- 1.13 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 The Human Body -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Sex Transformation -- 2.3 Pregnancy Care -- 2.3.1 Management of Mishaps -- 2.4 The Human Body -- 2.4.1 Anatomical Details -- 2.4.1.1 Vessels -- 2.4.1.2 Orifices -- 2.4.1.3 Vital Points -- 2.5 Digestion of Food -- 2.5.1 Stamina -- 2.5.2 Quanta of Body Elements -- 2.6 The Physical Environment -- 2.7 Constitutional Types -- 2.8 Conclusion -- Reference |
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Chapter 3 Fundamental Principles of Longevity -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 The Tridōṣa -- 3.2.1 Vāta -- 3.2.2 Pitta -- 3.2.3 Kapha -- 3.3 Dhātu -- 3.3.1 Mala -- 3.3.2 Dhātu Cycle -- 3.4 Matter -- 3.4.1 The Six Basic Tastes -- 3.5 Prevention of Diseases -- 3.6 Objective of Ayurveda -- 3.7 Daily Regimen -- 3.7.1 Dos and Don'ts -- 3.7.2 Food -- 3.7.3 Sleep -- 3.7.4 Sexual Intercourse -- 3.8 Seasonal Regimen -- 3.8.1 Pre-winter and Winter Regimen -- 3.8.2 Spring Regimen -- 3.8.3 Summer Regimen -- 3.8.4 Monsoon Regimen -- 3.8.5 Autumn Regimen -- 3.9 Origin of Diseases -- 3.10 The Four Pillars |
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3.11 Diagnosis -- 3.12 Treatment of Diseases -- 3.12.1 Pacification of Dōṣas -- 3.12.2 Administration of Curative Medicines -- 3.13 The Two Therapeutic Measures -- 3.13.1 Elimination Measures -- 3.13.1.1 The Five Actions -- 3.13.1.2 Preparatory Measures -- 3.13.1.3 Oleation -- 3.13.1.4 Sudation -- 3.13.1.5 Emesis -- 3.13.1.6 Purgation -- 3.13.1.7 Medicated Enema -- 3.13.1.8 Urethral and Vaginal Enema -- 3.13.1.9 Nasal Instillation -- 3.13.2 Ancillary Procedures -- 3.13.2.1 Inhalation of Medicinal Smoke -- 3.13.2.2 Gargles -- 3.13.2.3 Facial Creams -- 3.13.2.4 Application of Oil on Head |
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3.13.3 Special Ophthalmic Procedures -- 3.13.3.1 Eye Drops -- 3.13.3.2 Collyrium -- 3.13.3.3 Refreshing the Eyes -- 3.13.3.4 Heating in Closed Container -- 3.14 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 Surgical Armamentarium -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Surgical Instruments -- 4.2.1 Blunt Instruments -- 4.2.1.1 Cruciform Instruments -- 4.2.1.2 Pincher-Like Forceps -- 4.2.1.3 Picklock-Like Instruments -- 4.2.1.4 Tubular Instruments -- 4.2.1.5 Rods -- 4.2.1.6 Hooks -- 4.2.1.7 Minor Instruments -- 4.2.2 Sharp Instruments -- 4.3 Bloodletting -- 4.3.1 Leeching -- 4.3.2 Multiple Puncturing |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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4.3.3 Venesection |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Ikbal, N. K. M
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Kumar, D. Suresh
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| ISBN |
9781000825541 |
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100082554X |
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