Index Chapter 1 Introduction to Ayurveda 11 Chapter Objectives 15 12 Introduction 15 13 Definition of Ayurveda 15 14 Definition of Life 15 15 Definition of health 16 16 Aim of Ayurveda 17 17 Vedic Origin of Ayurveda 17 18 Introduction to the four Veda's and their origin 17 19 Goals of life 18 110 Satva Atma Shareera (Mind - Soul - Body) 19 111 Summary 20 112 Assessment Questions 20 113 Reference books 20 114 Homework 20 Chapter 2 History of Ayurveda 21 Chapter Objectives 21 22 Mythological Origin 21 23 Initial Ayurveda 21 24 The Span of Textual Compilations 21 25 Basics about Laghutrayi and Brihatrayi 22 26 The Great three: 22 1 Charaka Samhita 22 2 Sushruta Samhita 23 3 Ashtanga Hridaya 23 27 The Lesser three: 24 1 Bhava Prakasha 24 2 Sharangdhara Samhita 24 3 Madhava Nidana 24 28 Total chapters and eight divisions 24 29 Summary 26 210 Assessment Questions 26 211 Reference books 26 2222 Homework 26 Chapter 3 Philosophy of Ayurveda Darshan 31 Chapter Objectives 27 32 Introduction of Darshana 27 33 Types and features of each Darshana 27 34 Summary 30 35 Assessment Questions 31 36 Reference books 31 37 Homework 31 Chapter 4 Basic Principles of Ayurveda 41 Chapter Objectives 32 42 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 35 43 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 38 44 Triguna 39 a) Definition and Importance of Triguna 39 b) Qualities of each Guna 39 45 Triguna relating to the five elements 40 46 Relation between Triguna with Tridosha 40 47 Effect of Triguna on body 40 48 Interrelation of / Dependability of each Guna 40 49 Characteristic Features of Triguna 40 410 Summary 40 411 Assessment Questions 41 412 Reference books 41 413 Homework 41 Chapter 5 Imbalance of Tridosha 51 Chapter Objectives 42 52 Normal and abnormal Dosha 42 53 Causes of their variation vitiation 42 54 Symptoms of vitiation 43 55 Line of treatment of vitiated dosha 43 56 Summary 43 57 Assessment Questions 44 58 Reference books 44 59 Homework 44
Chapter 6 Prakriti (constitution) 61 Chapter Objectives 45 62 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 47 63 Mental prakriti 47 a) Types 47 b) Features 48 1 Satvik type 48 2 Rajasik type 48 3 Tamasik type 48 64 Mental Sub dosha 48 1 Satvik type 49 2 Rajasik type 49 3 Tamasik type 49 65 Importance of Prakriti examination 50 66 Summary 50 67 Assessment Questions 50 68 Reference books 50 69 Homework 50 Chapter 7 Ritucharya (seasonal regime) 71 Chapter Objectives 51 72 Six Seasons 51 73 Seasons and Taste 53 74 Summary 53 75 Assessment Questions 53 76 Reference books 53 77 Homework 53 Chapter 8 Sadvritta (Code of conduct) 81 Chapter Objectives 54 82 Introduction 54 83 Personal Hygiene 54 84 Social Hygiene 54 85 Psychic disturbance 55 86 Code of conduct for taking diet 55 a) Vata Pacifying Diet 57 b) Pitta Pacifying Diet 57 c) Kapha Pacifying Diet 57 87 Code of conduct for natural urges 57 a) Adharaniya Vega (Non suppressible urges) 58 b) Dharaneeya Vega (Suppressible urges) 58 88 Summary 59 89 Assessment Questions 59 810 Reference books 59 811 Homework 59 Chapter 9 Agni 91 Chapter Objectives 60 92 Importance of Agni 60 93 Definition of Agni 60 94 Types of Agni 60 95 Importance of Agni 61 96 Role in metabolism 61 97 Prakriti and Agni 62 98 Functional states of Jatharagni (4 states) 62 99 Summary 62 910 Assessment Questions 62 911 Reference books 62 912 Homework 62 Chapter 10 Ama 101 Chapter Objectives 63 102 Introduction 63 103 Definition of Ama 63 105 Properties of Ama 63 106 Causes of Ama production 63 107 Pathogenicity of Ama 64 108 Symptoms of Ama 64 109 Symptoms of being Nirama 64 1010 Saama - Nirama concept 64 1 Effect on Tridosha 64 2 Effect on Dhatu, Mala 65 1011 Clinical importance of Sama and Nirama 65 1012 Management of Saama dosha, Dhatu, mala 65 1013 Summary 66 1014 Assessment Questions 66 1015 Reference books 66 1016 Homework 66 Chapter 11 Dinacharya / Daily Regime 111 Chapter Objectives 67 112 Introduction 67 113 Ideal Daily Routine 67 114 Summary 68 115 Assessment Questions 68 116 Reference books 68 Chapter 12 Dhatu 121 Chapter Objectives 69 122 Introduction 69 123 Definition of Dhatu 69
124 Types of Dhatu 69 125 Description of each Dhatu with diseases and treatment 69 126 Formation of Dhatus 73 127 Effect of Dhatu on each other 73 128 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) 74 129 Function and Quantity of Dhatus 74 1210 Relation to Tridosha 74 1211 Factors determining normal state of Dhatus 74 1212 Summary 75 1213 Assessment Questions 75 1214 Reference books 75 1215 Homework 75 Chapter 13 Upadhatu 131 Chapter Objectives 76 132 Definition of Upadhatu 76 133 Different between Dhatu and Upadhatu 76 134 Their formation form Dhatus 76 135 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 78 136 Summary 78 137 Assessment Questions 78 138 Reference books 78 139 Homework 78 Chapter 14 Ojas 141 Chapter Objectives 79 142 Definition of Ojas 79 143 Properties Ojas 79 144 Types of Ojas 79 145 Ojas in abnormal state 79 1 Visramsa 79 2 Vyapat 79 3 Kshaya 79 146 Features of Ojas Decline 79 147 Factors responsible for decline in Ojas 80 148 Factor nourishing Ojas 80 149 Relation of Ojas with immunity 80 1410 Three types of Bala and their features 80 1411 Summary 80 1412 Assessment Questions 80 1413 Reference books 80 1414 Homework 80 Chapter 15 Mala 151 Chapter Objectives 81 152 Definition of Mala 81 153 Significance of Mala 81 154 Formation of Mala and their volumes 81 155 Effect of Agni on Mala 81 156 Description with diseases and treatment of Mala 81 a) Pureesha 81 b) Mootra 82 c) Sweda 82 157 Summary 82 158 Assessment Questions 83 159 Reference books 83 1510 Homework 83 Chapter 16 Tripods 161 Chapter Objectives 84 162 Tri Aisahana 84 163 Tri Stambha 84 164 Tri-Upastambha 85 165 Trividh Bala 86 166 Trividh Ayatana( The causes of diseases) 86 167 Trividh Roga( The diseases) 86 168 Trividh Rog Marga (The routes of diseases) 86 169 Trividh Bhishaka (Doctor) 87 1610 Trividh Aushadha ((Medicine) 87 1611 Summary 87 1612 Assessment Questions 87 1613 Reference books 87 1614 Homework 87 Chapter 17 Diet / Ahara 171 Chapter Objectives 88 172 Definition 88 173 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
174 Ahara for Tridosha Balancing 90 1 Vata pacifying diet 90 2 Pitta pacifying diet 90 3 Kapha pacifying diet 90 175 Effect of six tastes on Dosha 90 176 Six taste from Panchamahabhoota 91 177 Anupana 91 1 Definition 91 2 Benefits 91 3 Contraindications 91 4 Precautions 91 5 Variety of Anupana 91 178 Summary 92 179 Assessment Questions 92 1710 Reference books 92 1711 Homework 92 Chapter 18 Vega 181 Chapter Objectives 93 182 Introduction and types of Vega 93 183 Adharaniya Vega suppression 93 184 Pathogenesis of Vega 94 185 Dharaneeya Vega 94 186 Treatment 95 187 Summary 95 188 Assessment Questions 95 189 Reference books 95 1810 homework 95 Chapter 19 Marma 191 Chapter objectives 96 192 Definition of Marma 96 193 Lethal and Therapeutic Marma 96 194 Classifications of Marma Points 96 195 Anatomical regions of Marma 98 196 Marma massage 98 197 Steps for Marma massage 98 198 Oils for Marma Massage 99 199 Application 99 1910 Importance of Marma in treatment 99 1911 Summary 99 1912 Assessment Questions 100 1913 Reference books 100 1914 Homework 100 Chapter 20 Triguna 201 Chapter Objectives 101 202 Introduction to Triguna and Mind 101 203 Triguna relating to The five elements 101 204 Relation between Triguna with Tridosha 102 205 Effect of Triguna on body 102 206 Interrelation of / Dependability of each Guna 102 207 Characteristic Features of Triguna 102 207 Manasika Prakriti / Psychological constitution 102 208 Food and Triguna 103 208 Mind 103 209 Definition of mind 103 2010 Derivation of mind 103 2011 Synonym of mind 103 2012 Site of mind 103 2013 Features of mind 104 2014 Actions of Mind 104 2015 Guna / Qualities of mind 104 2016 Introduction to Psychiatry 104 2017 The mind and treatment of somatic diseases 104 2018 Causes of Manas Disorders 104 2019 Symptoms of Manas Disorders 104 2020 Signs of healthy Manas 105 2021 Signs of unhealthy Manas 105 2022 Summary 105 2023 Assessment Questions 105 2024 Reference books 105 2025 Homework 105 Chapter 21 Dravya Guna Basics of Ayurvedic pharmacology 211 Chapter Objectives 106 212 Introduction 106 213 Dravyaguna 106 214 Rasa (Taste) 108 215 Anu-rasa (Secondary Taste) 108 216 Guna (Qualities) 108 217 Virya (Potency) 110 218 Vipaka (After effect) 111 219 Pratyayarabdha (Outcome) 111 2110 Prabhava (Special Activity) 112 2111 Summary 112 2112 Assessment Questions 112 2113 Reference books 112 2114 Homework 112 Chapter 22 Bhaishajya Kalpana Ayurveda Pharmaceuticals 221 Chapter objectives 113 222 Definition of Bhaishajya Kalpana 113 223 Importance of Bhaishajya Kalpana 113 224 Panchvidha Kashya Kalpana: 113 a Swarasa (Juice) 113 b Kalka (Paste) 114
c Kwatha (Decoction) 114 d Shita (Cold in fusion) 114 e Phanta (Hot infusion) 114 225 Dosage 114 226 Avaleha 115 227 Bhasma 116 228 Oil / Ghrita 116 229 Asava Arishta 117 2210 Anupana 117 2211 Summary 117 2212 Assessment Questions 118 2213 Reference books 118 2214 Homework 118 Chapter 23 Srotas (Channels) 231 Chapter Objectives 119 232 Definition of Srota 119 233 Classification of Srotas 119 234 Concept of Srotas Disorders 120 235 Internal Srotas 120 1 Prana vaha Srotas 121 2 Anna vaha srotas 124 3 Ambu vaha 125 4 Rasa vaha 126 5 Rakta vaha 131 6 Mamsa vaha 133 7 Meda vaha 133 8 Asthi vaha 136 9 Majja vaha 137 10 Shukravaha 139 11 Mootravaha 142 12 Pureeshvaha 143 13 Sweda Vaha Srotas 145 236 Summary 146 237 Assessment Questions 146 238 Reference books 146 239 Homework 146 Chapter 24 Nidana Panchaka 241 Chapter Objectives 147 242 Introduction of Nidana Panchak 147 243 Importance of Nidana Panchak 147 244 Roga Pareeksha / Disease Assessment: 147 a) Nidana 147 b) Poorvaroopa 148 c) Rupa 149 d) Upshaya 149 e) Samprapati (shad kriya kala) 150 245 Shadvidha Kriyakala / Six opportunities to heal 150 246 Classification of diseases 152 247 Rogi Pareeksha / Patient examination: 153 a) Trividha Pareeksha 153 b) Ashtavidha Pareeksha 153 c) Dashavidha Pareeksha 156 248 Summary 158 249 Assessment Questions 158 2410 Refference Books 158 2411 Homework 158 Chapter 25 Panchakarma 251 Chapter Objectives 160 252 Introduction 160 253 Classification 160 254 Purva karma (Preliminary procedure) 160 255 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 162 256 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 170 257 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 172 258 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
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 176 259 Main procedure (Pradhana Karma) 176 2510 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 178 2511 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 180 2512 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 185 2513 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 187 2514 Raktamokshan Therapy (by Sushruta): 187 a) Definition and inportance 187 b) Classification 188 c) Bloodletting with instruments 188 d) Bloodletting by Leech 188 2515 Paschata karma 189 a) Definitions and importance 189 b) Samsarjan karma 189 c) Rasayadi Prayoga 190 d) Shamana Prayoga 191 2516 Summary 191 2517 Assessment Questions 192 2518 Reference books 192 2519 Homework 192 Chapter 26 Rasayana 261 Chapter objectives 193 262 Introduction 193 263 Definition of Rasayana 193 264 The Aim of Rasayana 194 265 Functions of Rasayana drugs 194 266 Mode of action of Rasayana drugs 194 267 Indications 194 268 Contraindications 194 269 Criteria of selection of Rasayana drugs 194 2610 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 196 2611 Procedure for Rasayana therapy 196 2612 Effect of Rasayana therapy 196 2613 Summary 197 2614 Assessment Questions 197 2615 Reference books 197 2616 Homework 197 Chapter 27 Manas Roga / Psychiatry 271 Chapter objectives 198 272 Definition of the Mind 198 273 Triguna 198 274 Discussion on mental diseases 199 275 Classification of Psychiatric Conditions 199 276 Line of treatment in psychological disorders 200 277 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 203 278 Summary 204 279 Assessment Questions 204
2710 Reference books 204 2711 Homework 204 Chapter 28 Stri Roga / Gynaecology 281 Chapter Objectives 205 282 Anatomy and physiology of female reproductive system 205 283 Yoni Vyapat / Gyaenecologic disorders 206 284 General Treatment Principles 206 285 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 210 286 Summary 210 287 Assessment Questions 211 288 Reference books 211 289 Homework 211 Chapter 29 Prasooti Tantra / Obstetrics 291 Chapter Objectives 212 292 Introduction 212 293 Aartava / Menstruation 212 294 Aartava Abnormalities 212 295 Menopause 212 296 Conception / Garbha Dharana 213 297 Signs of Pregnancy 213 298 Embryology 213 299 Origin of Embryo Parts 213 2910 Month-wise regimen 214 2911 Fetal Nourishment 215 2912 A concept less explored / Pumsawana Karma 215 2913 Diseases of Pregnant female / Garbhini 216 2914 Galactogogues 216 2915 Care of the Pregnant female 216 2916 Summary 216 2917 Assessment Questions 217 2918 Reference books 217 2919 Homework 217 Chapter 30 Kaumara Bhritya / Child care 301 Chapter Objectives 218 302 Introduction 218 303 Definition 219 304 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 220 305 Dentition 220 306 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 221 307 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 223 308 Nutritional Disorders 223 a) Wasting 223 b) Pandu / Anaemia 223 c) Obesity 223 309 Growth and Development Disorders 224 3010 Child Care Problems 224 a) Improper mental development 224 b) Hygiene Issues 224 3011 Summary 224 3012 Assessment Questions 224 3013 Reference books 224 3014 Homework 224
Chapter 31 Vajikarana 311 Chapter objectives 225 312 Introduction 225 313 Definition 225 314 Importance of Vajikarana 225 315 The best Aphrodisiacs 226 316 Indications and Contraindications 226 317 Important indications for Vajikarana: 226 a) Premature Ejaculation 226 b) Erectile Dysfunction 226 c) Infertility / Sterility 226 d) Spermatorrhoea (nocturnal emissions) 227 e) Impotency 227 318 Summary 227 319 Assessment Questions 227 3110 Reference books 227 3111 Homework 227 Chapter 32 Ayurvedic approach to treatment 321 Chapter Objectives 228 322 Introduction 228 323 Types of Treatment of diseases 228 a) Samtarpana treatment 228 b) Apatarpana treatment 229 a) Langhana 229 b) Langhana Pachana 229 c) Dosha - Avasechana 229 324 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 247 325 Summary 248 326 Assessment Questions 248 327 Reference books 248 328 Homework 248