I The present edition of Caraka Sarnhita is the first book in which complete Ayurvedadipika commentary of Cakrapanidatta is translated in English. Besides this few other special points of book are:
The book is being presented in 2 volumes such as : Purvardha (Sutra, Nidana, Vimana, Sarira and Indriyasthana) and Uttarardha (Chikitsa, Kalpa and Siddhisthana); in both volumes Index is given.
About the Author
Dr. P. V. Tewari A. M. B. S., Ph. D., a well known academician, administrator and research workers was born on 5th August, 1937 to freedom fighters Shri Rama Shankar Tewari recipient of Tamrapatra awarded by Late Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi and Mrs. Rama Devi Tewari having lost her life during 42 freedom movement. A throughout meritorious student has been serving Ayurveda for last 59 years in different capacities at SAC Lucknow and B.H.U. and now serving gratis Mata Anandamayee Hospital, Shivala, Varanasi, as Additional Medical Superintendent and senior Gynecologist. During her tenure of 36 years at B.H.U. served as Lecturer, Reader and Professor, Head Department of Prasuti Tantra, Dean, Faculty of Ayurveda twice, Director, WHO Research Centre and Coordinator, Faculty of Ayurveda and Ayurveda Pharmaceutical. She has also been associated with almost all important committees of universities and institutes of Ayurveda and also Ministry of Health, Govt. of India.
As a dedicated research worker has guided 53 D.Ay. M./MD. Ay. scholars and 21 Ph. Ds.; has published 258 scientific papers in National and International Journals and attended sizeable National and International conferences. She has received 18 awards, citations and honours.
A prolific writer has written preface/forewords of 17 books related to Prasuti-Striroga and Kaumarabhitya; published 19 books, contributed 7 chapters and edited 3 Journals and is continuing to serve goddess Sarswati.
CONTENT
Chapter-1.1 : Firts Quarter of the Chapter on Rasayana (Rejuvenation Therapy) Pertaining to Abhyamalaka
Chapter-1.2 : Second Quarter of Chapter on Rasayana (Rejuvenation Therapy) Pertaining to Desires for Vital Breath
Chapter-1.3 : Third Quarter of Chapter on Rasayana (Rejuvenation Therapy) Pertaining to
Chapter-1.4 : Fourth Quarter of Chapter on Rasayana (Rejuvenation Therapy) Pertaining to
Chapter-2.1 : First Quarter of Chapter of the Vajikarana (Aphrodisiacs) Pertaining to Samyogasaramuliya (Formulation of rots of Sara)
Chapter-2.2 : Second Quarter of Chapter of the Vajikarana (Aphrodisiacs) Pertaining to Drugs Soaked in Milk
Chapter-2.3 : Third Quarter of Chapter of the Vajikarana (Aphrodisiacs) Pertaining to Fostered on Masa-Leaves
Chapter-2.4 : Fourth Quarter of Chapter of the Vajikarana (Aphrodisiacs) Pertaining to Person having achieved Strengh etc.
Chapter-3 : Treatment for Fever
Chapter-4 : Treatment of Raktapitta (Bleeding Disorder)
Chapter-5 : Treatment of Gulma (Abdominal Lump)
Chapter-6 : Treatment for Prameha (Urinary disorders including diabetes mellitus)
Chapter-7 : Treatment of Kustha (Skin disorders including Leprospy)
Chapter-8 : Treatment of Rajayaksma (Tuberculosis)
Chapter-9 : Treatment of Unmada (Psychosis)
Chapter-10 : Treatment of Apasmara (Epilepsy)
Chapter-11 : Treatment of Ksataksina (Chest Wound and Emaciation)
Chapter-12 : Treatment of Svayathu (Edema or Inflammation)
Chapter-13 : Treatment of Abdominal Disorders
Chapter-14 : Treatment of Arsa (Piles)
Chapter-15 : Treatment of Grahanidosa (Disorder)
Chapter-16 : Treatment of Pandu (Anemia)
Chapter-17 : Treatment of Hikka (Hiccups) and Svasa (Dyspnoea)
Chapter-18 : Treatment of Kasa (Cough)
Chapter-29 : Treatment of Atisara (Diarrhoea)
Chapter-20 : Treatment of Chardi (Vomiting)
Chapter-21 : Treatment of Visarpa (Erysipelas)
Chapter 22 : Treatment of Trsna (Polydipsia)
Chapter-23 : Treatment of Visa (Poisoning)
Chapter-24 : Treatment of Madatyaya (Alcoholism)
Chapter-25 : Treatment of Two types of Wounds
Chapter-26 : Treatment Pertaining to Three Marmas (Vital Organs)
Chapter-27 : Treatment of Urustamha (Stiffness of things)
Chapter-28 : Treatment of Vatavyadhi (Disorders caused by Vata)
Chapter-29 : Treatment of Vatasonita (?Gout)
Chapter-30 : Treatment of Yonivyapat (Gynecological Disorders)
**Contents and Sample Pages**