Religious Medicine

History and Evolution of Indian Medicine
1. Auflage 1993
ISBN: 978-1-56000-076-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Inc

Buch, Englisch, 340 Seiten, Format (B × H): 187 mm x 265 mm, Gewicht: 932 g

This book outlines the history and development of the Indian healing arts from Vedic medicine to classical ayurveda. It elucidates a healing tradition based on magico-religious beliefs and practices.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Zysk, Kenneth G.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Komplementäre Medizin, Asiatische Medizin (TCM), Heilpraktiker
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction to the Original Edition Internal Diseases A. Internal Diseases related to yaksma and/or takman 1. yaksma (Consumption; Tuberculosis) 2. jayanya 3. ksetriya 4. rapas 5. hrddyota (hrdroga) (Chest-pain; Angina pectoris?) hariman (Jaundice) 6. balasa (Swelling) 7. takman (Fevers; Malaria, etc.) 8. kasa (kas) (Cough) 9. The General Removal of Internal Diseases Related to yaksma and takman B. Internal Diseases not closely related to yaksma and/or takman 10. amiva 11. viskandha-samskandha (Tetanus?) 12. Ascites 13. Insanity 14. krimi (Worms) 15. Urine-Retention (and Constipation) External Diseases 16. Broken Limbs and Flesh Wounds 17. Blood-Loss 18. Skin Disorders Medicines 19. Water (ap) 20. jalasa Rudra's Medicine against Rudra's Disease 21. Simples

Über Autor(innen)

Kenneth G. Zysk