Well arranged book on Basics of ayurveda written by one of the best experts on Ayurveda, Dr. Vikram Chauhan. Beneficial of people interested in ayurveda as well as students.
This book on Ayurveda is meant dedicated for all people interested to know about basic concepts of Ayurvedic healing. The autohor, Dr. Vikram Chauhan is MD in Ayurvedic medicine and has vast experience in healing as well as writing on various topics. This book covers all basic concepts of Ayurvedic healing in a very simple and comprehensive language.
Total pages: 110
Contents:
Ayurveda – a way of living
Concept of 25 Elements
Place and action of Vata-Pitta-Kapha
The Human constitution – Body types or Prakriti
Concept of Tissues, Channels and Ojas
Concept of Agni – The fire within the body
The concept of Ama – The sticky substance
Six Tastes (Rasa) Concept
Concept of Inherent Physical Properties (Gunas) of Matter
Virya – Potency (Hot – Cold Herbs)
VIPAKA – Elemental Composition after Digestion or the metabolic property