Index. Chapter 4 Basic Principles of Ayurveda. Chapter 1 Introduction to Ayurveda. Chapter 2 History of Ayurveda. Chapter 5 Imbalance of Tridosha

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1 Index Chapter 1 Introduction to Ayurveda 11 Chapter Objectives Introduction Definition of Ayurveda Definition of Life Definition of health Aim of Ayurveda Vedic Origin of Ayurveda Introduction to the four Veda's and their origin Goals of life Satva Atma Shareera (Mind - Soul - Body) Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 20 Chapter 2 History of Ayurveda 21 Chapter Objectives Mythological Origin Initial Ayurveda The Span of Textual Compilations Basics about Laghutrayi and Brihatrayi The Great three: 22 1 Charaka Samhita 22 2 Sushruta Samhita 23 3 Ashtanga Hridaya The Lesser three: 24 1 Bhava Prakasha 24 2 Sharangdhara Samhita 24 3 Madhava Nidana Total chapters and eight divisions Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 26 Chapter 3 Philosophy of Ayurveda Darshan 31 Chapter Objectives Introduction of Darshana Types and features of each Darshana Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 31 Chapter 4 Basic Principles of Ayurveda 41 Chapter Objectives Panchamahabhoota 32 a) Intro and def of Bhoota & Mahabhoota 32 b) Evolution of Panchamahabhoota 32 c) Atomicity of five elements in each object 34 d) Elemental theory Ayurveda 34 e) Causal theory of nine Padartha 34 f ) Practical utility of Panchamahabhoota 35 g) Panchabhautik Therapy 35 h) Bhootagni Principle 35 i) Microcosm Macrocosm theory Tridosha 36 a) Introduction 36 b) Definition 36 c) Types and number of Dosha 36 d) Sites of Origin 36 e) Qualities and Actions of Tridosha 37 f ) Subdivision of each dosha, their site and functions Triguna 39 a) Definition and Importance of Triguna 39 b) Qualities of each Guna Triguna relating to the five elements Relation between Triguna with Tridosha Effect of Triguna on body Interrelation of / Dependability of each Guna Characteristic Features of Triguna Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 41 Chapter 5 Imbalance of Tridosha 51 Chapter Objectives Normal and abnormal Dosha Causes of their variation vitiation Symptoms of vitiation Line of treatment of vitiated dosha Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 44

2 Chapter 6 Prakriti (constitution) 61 Chapter Objectives Physical Prakriti 45 a) Constitution type 45 b) Prakriti Table 46 c) Characteristics of body Constitutions 47 1 Vata Characters 47 2 Pitta Characters 47 3 Kapha Characters 47 d) Relation between Prakriti and Health Mental prakriti 47 a) Types 47 b) Features 48 1 Satvik type 48 2 Rajasik type 48 3 Tamasik type Mental Sub dosha 48 1 Satvik type 49 2 Rajasik type 49 3 Tamasik type Importance of Prakriti examination Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 50 Chapter 7 Ritucharya (seasonal regime) 71 Chapter Objectives Six Seasons Seasons and Taste Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 53 Chapter 8 Sadvritta (Code of conduct) 81 Chapter Objectives Introduction Personal Hygiene Social Hygiene Psychic disturbance Code of conduct for taking diet 55 a) Vata Pacifying Diet 57 b) Pitta Pacifying Diet 57 c) Kapha Pacifying Diet Code of conduct for natural urges 57 a) Adharaniya Vega (Non suppressible urges) 58 b) Dharaneeya Vega (Suppressible urges) Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 59 Chapter 9 Agni 91 Chapter Objectives Importance of Agni Definition of Agni Types of Agni Importance of Agni Role in metabolism Prakriti and Agni Functional states of Jatharagni (4 states) Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 62 Chapter 10 Ama 101 Chapter Objectives Introduction Definition of Ama Properties of Ama Causes of Ama production Pathogenicity of Ama Symptoms of Ama Symptoms of being Nirama Saama - Nirama concept 64 1 Effect on Tridosha 64 2 Effect on Dhatu, Mala Clinical importance of Sama and Nirama Management of Saama dosha, Dhatu, mala Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 66 Chapter 11 Dinacharya / Daily Regime 111 Chapter Objectives Introduction Ideal Daily Routine Summary Assessment Questions Reference books 68 Chapter 12 Dhatu 121 Chapter Objectives Introduction Definition of Dhatu 69

3 124 Types of Dhatu Description of each Dhatu with diseases and treatment Formation of Dhatus Effect of Dhatu on each other Tissue Nourishment Theories: 73 1 Kshir Dadhi Nyaya (Milk Yoghurt Theory) 73 2 Kedari Kulya Nyaya (Farm - Drain Theory) 74 3 Khale Kapot Nyaya (Grain pot - Bird Theory) 74 4 Ek Kaala Dhatu Poshana (Simultaneous Nourishment Theory) Function and Quantity of Dhatus Relation to Tridosha Factors determining normal state of Dhatus Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 75 Chapter 13 Upadhatu 131 Chapter Objectives Definition of Upadhatu Different between Dhatu and Upadhatu Their formation form Dhatus Types of Upadhatu with diseases and treatment 76 1 Stanya (Breast Milk) 76 2 Aartava (Menstruation) 76 3 Kandara (Tendons) 77 4 Veins / Shiras 77 5 Twacha / Skin 77 6 Snayu / Ligaments 77 7 The Teeth Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 78 Chapter 14 Ojas 141 Chapter Objectives Definition of Ojas Properties Ojas Types of Ojas Ojas in abnormal state 79 1 Visramsa 79 2 Vyapat 79 3 Kshaya Features of Ojas Decline Factors responsible for decline in Ojas Factor nourishing Ojas Relation of Ojas with immunity Three types of Bala and their features Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 80 Chapter 15 Mala 151 Chapter Objectives Definition of Mala Significance of Mala Formation of Mala and their volumes Effect of Agni on Mala Description with diseases and treatment of Mala 81 a) Pureesha 81 b) Mootra 82 c) Sweda Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 83 Chapter 16 Tripods 161 Chapter Objectives Tri Aisahana Tri Stambha Tri-Upastambha Trividh Bala Trividh Ayatana( The causes of diseases) Trividh Roga( The diseases) Trividh Rog Marga (The routes of diseases) Trividh Bhishaka (Doctor) Trividh Aushadha ((Medicine) Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 87 Chapter 17 Diet / Ahara 171 Chapter Objectives Definition Ahara Deciding Factors 88 1 Svabhava Nature of food 88 2 Samyoga Combinations of foods 89 3 Samskara Processing 89 4 Matra Volume 89 5 Kala Time 89 6 Desha Place 89 7 Upayoga Samsthana - Dietetics 89 8 Upabhokta The consumer 90

4 174 Ahara for Tridosha Balancing 90 1 Vata pacifying diet 90 2 Pitta pacifying diet 90 3 Kapha pacifying diet Effect of six tastes on Dosha Six taste from Panchamahabhoota Anupana 91 1 Definition 91 2 Benefits 91 3 Contraindications 91 4 Precautions 91 5 Variety of Anupana Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 92 Chapter 18 Vega 181 Chapter Objectives Introduction and types of Vega Adharaniya Vega suppression Pathogenesis of Vega Dharaneeya Vega Treatment Summary Assessment Questions Reference books homework 95 Chapter 19 Marma 191 Chapter objectives Definition of Marma Lethal and Therapeutic Marma Classifications of Marma Points Anatomical regions of Marma Marma massage Steps for Marma massage Oils for Marma Massage Application Importance of Marma in treatment Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 100 Chapter 20 Triguna 201 Chapter Objectives Introduction to Triguna and Mind Triguna relating to The five elements Relation between Triguna with Tridosha Effect of Triguna on body Interrelation of / Dependability of each Guna Characteristic Features of Triguna Manasika Prakriti / Psychological constitution Food and Triguna Mind Definition of mind Derivation of mind Synonym of mind Site of mind Features of mind Actions of Mind Guna / Qualities of mind Introduction to Psychiatry The mind and treatment of somatic diseases Causes of Manas Disorders Symptoms of Manas Disorders Signs of healthy Manas Signs of unhealthy Manas Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 105 Chapter 21 Dravya Guna Basics of Ayurvedic pharmacology 211 Chapter Objectives Introduction Dravyaguna Rasa (Taste) Anu-rasa (Secondary Taste) Guna (Qualities) Virya (Potency) Vipaka (After effect) Pratyayarabdha (Outcome) Prabhava (Special Activity) Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 112 Chapter 22 Bhaishajya Kalpana Ayurveda Pharmaceuticals 221 Chapter objectives Definition of Bhaishajya Kalpana Importance of Bhaishajya Kalpana Panchvidha Kashya Kalpana: 113 a Swarasa (Juice) 113 b Kalka (Paste) 114

5 c Kwatha (Decoction) 114 d Shita (Cold in fusion) 114 e Phanta (Hot infusion) Dosage Avaleha Bhasma Oil / Ghrita Asava Arishta Anupana Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 118 Chapter 23 Srotas (Channels) 231 Chapter Objectives Definition of Srota Classification of Srotas Concept of Srotas Disorders Internal Srotas Prana vaha Srotas Anna vaha srotas Ambu vaha Rasa vaha Rakta vaha Mamsa vaha Meda vaha Asthi vaha Majja vaha Shukravaha Mootravaha Pureeshvaha Sweda Vaha Srotas Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 146 Chapter 24 Nidana Panchaka 241 Chapter Objectives Introduction of Nidana Panchak Importance of Nidana Panchak Roga Pareeksha / Disease Assessment: 147 a) Nidana 147 b) Poorvaroopa 148 c) Rupa 149 d) Upshaya 149 e) Samprapati (shad kriya kala) Shadvidha Kriyakala / Six opportunities to heal Classification of diseases Rogi Pareeksha / Patient examination: 153 a) Trividha Pareeksha 153 b) Ashtavidha Pareeksha 153 c) Dashavidha Pareeksha Summary Assessment Questions Refference Books Homework 158 Chapter 25 Panchakarma 251 Chapter Objectives Introduction Classification Purva karma (Preliminary procedure) Snehana Therapy: 161 a) Definition and importance 161 b) Sources of Snehana drugs 161 c) Properties of Snehana drugs 161 d) Indication 161 e) Contra-indication 162 f ) Types of oleation External oleation: 162 a) Abhyanga 162 b) Shiro-abhyanga 165 c) Shiro-dhara 165 d) Shiro-pichu 166 e) Shiro-basti 166 f ) Kati basti 167 g) Greeva basti 168 h) Janu basti 168 i) Akshitarpan 169 j) Karanpuran 169 k) Avgahan 170 l) Pizichil 170 m) Puchudharana 170 n) Gandusha and Kawala / Gargles Internal oleation: 170 a) Duration of oleation 170 b) Determination of dose and dose schedule 171 c) Administration of internal oleation 171 d) Signs of proper Snehana 172 e) Signs of inadequate Snehana 172 f ) Signs of excessive Snehana 172 g) Complication of Snehana 172 h) Precautions Swedana Therapy: 173 a) Definition and Importance 173 b) Indication 173 c) Contra-indications 173 d) Properties of Swedana drugs 173 e) Classification of Swedana 173

6 f ) Fiery Swedana 173 g) Non-fiery Swedana 173 h) Nadi Swedana / Steamtube 173 i) Avagaha Swedana / Hot tube bath 174 i) Vashpa Swedana / Steam bath 174 k) Pinda Swedana 175 l) Effects of excess Swedana 176 m) Effects of correct Swedana Main procedure (Pradhana Karma) Vamana Therapy: 176 a) Definition and importance 176 b) Indications 176 c) Contra-indications 177 d) Materials and Medicines 177 e) Procedure 177 f ) Vamana assessment parameters 177 g) Complications and Management 178 h) Pharmacokinetics of Vamana Virechana Therapy: 178 a) Definition and importance 178 b) Indications 178 c) Contra-indications 178 d) Procedure 179 e) Mechanism of Virechana drugs 180 f ) Virechana complications 180 g) Virechana Atiyoga Basti Therapy (Anuvasana and Niruhana): 180 a) Definition and importance 180 b) Classification of Basti 181 c) Anuvasan Basti 181 d) Nirooha Basti 182 e) Madhu tailika Basti 183 f ) Lekhana Basti 183 g) Matra Basti 184 h) Dughd Basti 184 l) Piccha Basti 184 j) Uttara Basti 184 k) Pharmacodynamics of Basti Nasya Therapy: 185 a) Definition and importance 185 b) Herbs to be used 186 c) Indications 186 d) Contra-indications 186 e) Types of Nyasa 186 f ) Navana Nasya 186 g) Avapeedana Nasya 187 h) Dhmapana Nasya 187 i) Dhooma Nasya 187 j) Pratimarsha Nasya Raktamokshan Therapy (by Sushruta): 187 a) Definition and inportance 187 b) Classification 188 c) Bloodletting with instruments 188 d) Bloodletting by Leech Paschata karma 189 a) Definitions and importance 189 b) Samsarjan karma 189 c) Rasayadi Prayoga 190 d) Shamana Prayoga Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 192 Chapter 26 Rasayana 261 Chapter objectives Introduction Definition of Rasayana The Aim of Rasayana Functions of Rasayana drugs Mode of action of Rasayana drugs Indications Contraindications Criteria of selection of Rasayana drugs Classification of Rasayana karma 194 a) Indoor / Outdoor Rasayana 195 b) As per Contents 195 c) Achaara Rasayana 195 d) As per target entity 196 e) As per purpose of action Procedure for Rasayana therapy Effect of Rasayana therapy Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 197 Chapter 27 Manas Roga / Psychiatry 271 Chapter objectives Definition of the Mind Triguna Discussion on mental diseases Classification of Psychiatric Conditions Line of treatment in psychological disorders Common Neurological / Psychiatric Disorders 200 a) Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorders 200 b) Apasmara / Epilepsy 201 c) Avasaada / Anxiety and depression 202 d) Alzheimer's disease 203 e) Burnout Syndrome Summary Assessment Questions 204

7 2710 Reference books Homework 204 Chapter 28 Stri Roga / Gynaecology 281 Chapter Objectives Anatomy and physiology of female reproductive system Yoni Vyapat / Gyaenecologic disorders General Treatment Principles Discussion on common diseases 207 a) Amenorrhea 207 b) Leucorrhoea 207 c) Polymenorrhoea 207 d) Recurrent abortions 208 e) Infertility 208 f ) Dysmenorrhoea 208 g) Menopause 209 h) Cyst and Neoplasm of Breast Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 211 Chapter 29 Prasooti Tantra / Obstetrics 291 Chapter Objectives Introduction Aartava / Menstruation Aartava Abnormalities Menopause Conception / Garbha Dharana Signs of Pregnancy Embryology Origin of Embryo Parts Month-wise regimen Fetal Nourishment A concept less explored / Pumsawana Karma Diseases of Pregnant female / Garbhini Galactogogues Care of the Pregnant female Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 217 Chapter 30 Kaumara Bhritya / Child care 301 Chapter Objectives Introduction Definition Diet for a new born 219 a) Formation of Mothers milk 219 b) Concept of Wet Nurse 219 c) Method of Breastfeeding 219 d) States unfit for feeding 219 e) Characteristics of Normal Breast Milk 219 f ) Causes for the cessation of breast milk 219 g) Treatment for cessation of breast milk 220 h) Excess of Breast Milk 220 i) Substitute for Mothers Milk 220 j) Weaning Period 220 k) Abnormalities of Breast Milk 220 l) Classification of Disorders of Milk 220 m) Management of Diseases caused by impure Breast Milk Dentition Disorders of Neonatal period 220 a) Foetal distress 220 b) Ulvaka 221 c) Upasheershaka Cephalo haematoma 221 d) Kamala / Neonatal jaundice 221 e) Nabhi vikara / Umblical disorders 221 f ) Chardi / Vomiting 221 g) Atisara / Infantile Diarrhoea 221 h) Rodana / Cry 221 i) Congenital anomalies General Paediatric Diseases 221 a) Bala Jvara / Fevers 221 b) Balatisara / Diarrhoea 222 c) Bala Raktatisara / Bloodstained diarrhoea 222 d) Bala Jvaratisara / Diarrhoea with fever 222 e) Bala Pravahika / Dysentery 222 f ) Bala Malavarodha / Constipation 222 g) Bala Kasa, Shvasa / Cough and Dyspnoea 222 h) Bala Udara Shoola / Abdominal Colic 222 i) Phakka Roga / Rickets 223 j) Parigarbhika / Feeding during Pregnancy 223 k) SheetaPitta / Urticaria Nutritional Disorders 223 a) Wasting 223 b) Pandu / Anaemia 223 c) Obesity Growth and Development Disorders Child Care Problems 224 a) Improper mental development 224 b) Hygiene Issues Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 224

8 Chapter 31 Vajikarana 311 Chapter objectives Introduction Definition Importance of Vajikarana The best Aphrodisiacs Indications and Contraindications Important indications for Vajikarana: 226 a) Premature Ejaculation 226 b) Erectile Dysfunction 226 c) Infertility / Sterility 226 d) Spermatorrhoea (nocturnal emissions) 227 e) Impotency Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 227 Chapter 32 Ayurvedic approach to treatment 321 Chapter Objectives Introduction Types of Treatment of diseases 228 a) Samtarpana treatment 228 b) Apatarpana treatment 229 a) Langhana 229 b) Langhana Pachana 229 c) Dosha - Avasechana Some Common Diseases 229 a) Obesity 229 b) Anaemia / Pandu 229 c) Rheumatism / Ama Vata 230 d) Acidity/ Amla Pitta 231 e) Vibandha / Constipation 231 f ) Colitis/ Udara Roga 232 g) Diabetes Mellitus 232 h) Depression / Avasada 233 i) Impotency / Klaivya 234 j) Eczema / Vicharchika 234 k) Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 235 l) Gout / Vata Rakta 236 m) High Blood Pressure / Raktavritta Vyana Vata 236 n) Heart Disease / Hridroga 237 o) Immunity Disorders / Vyadhikshmitva Vyapata 238 p) Jaundice / Kamala 238 q) Leucorrhea / Shweta Pradara 239 r) Insomnia / Anidra 239 s) Sterility 240 t) Hypercholesteroleamia / Medo Vriddhi 241 u) Anorexia / Aruchi 242 v) Migraine / Ardhavabhedaka 242 w) Bronchitis and Asthma 243 x) Menstruation Disorder 243 y) Miscarriage and Abortion 244 z) Premenstrual Tension / Vatika Yoni Vyapat 245 aa) Piles 245 bb) Anxiety/ ChittodVega 246 cc) Urinary Problems / Mutra Roga 246 dd) Vertigo / Bhrama Summary Assessment Questions Reference books Homework 248