Studies in Ancient Indian Medicine (Post-Doctoral Research papers published in Journals)

Studies in Ancient Indian Medicine (Post-Doctoral Research papers published in Journals)

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Book Specification

Item Code: IDF501
Author: Dr. Aparna Chattopadhyay
Publisher: Indica Books, Varanasi
Language: English
Edition: 1993
Pages: 111
Cover: Hardcover
Other Details 7.5" X 5.3"
Weight 200 gm

Book Description

About the Book:

In this book the author interprets historical facts with data drawn from the medical literature of India. Indian religious principles, rules and beliefs, as well as many practices and habits, noticed in literary sources and in the accounts of foreign travelers, are analysed, interpreted and shown as supported by data drawn from Ayurvedic texts. Thus the existence of a close and vital link between the medical world and the social, religious and political life of India has been clearly traced.

About the Author:

Dr. Aparna Chattopadhyay has been carrying on research in unbroken continuity since her college days, and has more than 200 published papers. She was elected a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland in 1966. She worked in Banaras Hindu University for 29 as a Lecturer and as a Reader.

CONTENTS
Preface iii
Abbrevations V
Greek Observations About Ancient Indian Medical system 1
Life of Jivaka in vinaya Pitaka -A Study. 17
Diseases Caused by Sins and Cure byDivine Blessings. 23
Importance of Virtues for Health and Happiness 33
Some rules for Public Health in Kautilya 42
The Master Surgoen Susruta Notices the Importance of Flowers for Mental Health. 51
Susruta Recommends Golden and Jewelled Vessels for Eating and Drinking 60
Ancient Indian Practice of Eating Peacock's Flesh 66
Caraka on the Importance of Chicken for Health. 75
Practice of Eating Dried Meat and Fish in Ancient India. 83
The Remuneration of a Physician in Ancient India. 87
Importance of Physician in Kathasaritsagara 94
Appendix 101
Bibliography 103
Errata 110
Addenda 112


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