Hand Book on Marma and Panchakarma Therapy

Dr. Vijay Kumar Srivastava Ayurveda Practitioner (On Deputation), T & CM division, Hospital Port Dickson & Hospital, Rrehabilitation Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Ministry of Health, Malaysia Dr. Vijay Kumar Srivastava did his MD and Ph-D in Ayurveda from Faculty ofAyurveda, IMS, BHU, Varanasi. He is working as Assistant professor in Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India since last 14 years; Recently he has deputed by Ministry of External Affairs and AYUSH, Government of India to Traditional and Complementary Medicine division, Ministry of Health, Malaysia for propagation and development of Ayurveda in Malaysia. Dr. Srivastava is a famous Ayurveda physician, consulting so many patients of various diseases as expert in Kayachikitsa and Panchakarma. He has received 7 awards, published 40 research papers and have delivered more than 50 guest lectures in National and International seminars.

Dr.Anubha Srivastava Assistant Professor in Rachana Sharir, Depai ment of Rachana Sharir, Government Ayurveda P.G. College and Hospital, Chaukaghat, Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi Dr. Anubha Srivastava did her BAMS from Government Ayurveda College, Sampoornanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi in 1996. She completed her Post graduation, MD (Basic Principle-Rachana sharir) from Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS, BHU in 2003. She is working on the post of Assistant Professor, Rachana Sharir, Government Ayurveda P.G. College, SSU, Varanasi; since July 2009. Dr. Anubha is a good academician, committed NSS officer, dedicated social worker and hardworking in her professional carrier. She has received 4 awards, published 14 research papers and have delivered 20 guest lectures in various seminars and conferences at National and International level.

Ayurveda is the science of life through natural resources; and was the only treatment method available in ancient days. Ayurveda is coming down to the Rishis, from verbal to written texts. In today's scenario when whole world is looking for other alternative treatment methodology; Ayurveda Marma & Panchakarma therapies is the major attraction. These therapies are designed in such a way that, technique is more important than the drug used. We can Say that, they are the best non-invasive method of treatment. Marma therapy is infusion of Prana by pressing and massaging of vital points. It is accepted globally by various methods like Acupressure, Acupuncture, Varmam therapy and Marma massage. As the number of diseases with disability is increasing day by day, it can be the mainstay of treatment. It will be helpful in various musculo-skeletal, neuro-muscular and circulatory disorders, but due lack of precise knowledge and experience become obsolete. This book will explain the practical aspect of Marma therapy, its importance, method, precaution and therapeutic utility. Panchakarma is useful in maintaining normal health and is important in suppression of disease condition. We can understand Panchakarma more capably as an art of body cleansing. Panchakarma is a unique therapeutic regimen of Ayurveda comprising of five procedures that facilitates better bioavailability of the pharmacological therapies, helps to bring about homeostasis of body humours and eliminates disease-causing toxic complexes from the body. When applied skilfully and appropriately, Panchakarma procedures are safe and effective for the prevention and management of a number of health problems. In current scenario, these unique procedures are widely practiced by physicians in India and many other countries globally for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes besides improving the quality of life. These procedures are practised throughout the country with slight difference, so to give them unambiguity, this book will be helpful. Although due attention is given to suitability of the matter and correction of the sentences, if still remained some mistakes please pardon us. We will feel highly privileged if this book enlightens your knowledge on the subject.

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