The Roots of Ayurveda
selections from sanskrit medical writings
$42.76
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
1 January 1970
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 |
| Author: | Medical Texts Sanskrit |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Edition: | 3rd |
| Release Date: | 1 January 1970 |
| Weight: | 313g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 130mm x 201mm |
| Series: | Penguin Classics |
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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