1st Edition

Religious Medicine History and Evolution of Indian Medicine

By Kenneth G. Zysk Copyright 1993
    340 Pages
    by Routledge

    340 Pages
    by Routledge

    This book outlines the history and development of the Indian healing arts from Vedic medicine to classical ayurveda. It elucidates a healing tradition based on magico-religious beliefs and practices.

    Introduction to the Original Edition Internal Diseases A. Internal Diseases related to yaksma and/or takman 1. yaksma (Consumption; Tuberculosis) 2. jayanya 3. ksetriya 4. rapas 5. hrddyota (hrdroga) (Chest-pain; Angina pectoris?) hariman (Jaundice) 6. balasa (Swelling) 7. takman (Fevers; Malaria, etc.) 8. kasa (kas) (Cough) 9. The General Removal of Internal Diseases Related to yaksma and takman B. Internal Diseases not closely related to yaksma and/or takman 10. amiva 11. viskandha-samskandha (Tetanus?) 12. Ascites 13. Insanity 14. krimi (Worms) 15. Urine-Retention (and Constipation) External Diseases 16. Broken Limbs and Flesh Wounds 17. Blood-Loss 18. Skin Disorders Medicines 19. Water (ap) 20. jalasa Rudra's Medicine against Rudra's Disease 21. Simples

    Biography

    Kenneth G. Zysk