The Roots of Ayurveda, 9780140448245
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Ancient Indian healing reveals secrets to balance mind, body, and spirit.

The Roots of Ayurveda

selections from sanskrit medical writings

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  • Paperback

    416 pages

  • Release Date

    29 April 2003

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Summary

Unveiling Ayurveda: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Healing

Ayurveda, an ancient Indian healing art practiced for over two millennia, endures as a vibrant medical tradition. Its core principles resonate with contemporary “alternative” therapies embraced in the West. This “science of longevity,” echoing Buddhist philosophy, champions a balanced life achieved through moderation and harmony of the body’s three humors.

This volume presents selections from Sanskrit medical texts penned…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780140448245
ISBN-10:0140448241
Series:Penguin Classics
Author:Medical Texts Sanskrit
Publisher:Penguin Books
Imprint:Penguin Classics
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:416
Edition:3rd
Release Date:29 April 2003
Weight:313g
Dimensions:25mm x 130mm x 201mm
About The Author

Medical Texts Sanskrit

Dominik Wujastyk is Associate Curator for South Asian Collections at the Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine. He is also Honorary Lecturer at University College, London. He has taught Sanskrit grammar and literature, and the history of classical Indian medicine and science.

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