1st Edition
Religious Medicine History and Evolution of Indian Medicine
By Kenneth G. Zysk
Copyright 1993
340 Pages
by
Routledge
340 Pages
by
Routledge
340 Pages
by
Routledge
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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
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Kenneth G. Zysk
