Description

Arguably the oldest form of health care, Ayurveda is often referred to as the “Mother of All Healing.” Although there has been considerable scientific research done in this area during the last 50 years, the results of that research have not been adequately disseminated. Meeting the need for an authoritative, evidence-based reference, Scientific Basis for Ayurvedic Therapies is the first book to analyze and synthesize current research supporting Ayurvedic medicine.This book reviews the latest scientific information, evaluates the research data, and presents it in an easy to use format. The editor has carefully selected topics based on the availability of scientific studies and the prevalence of a disease. With contributions from experts in their respective fields, topics include Ayurvedic disease management, panchkarma, Ayurvedic bhasmas, the current status of Ayurveda in India, clinical research design, and evaluation of typical clinical trials of certain diseases, to name just a few.While there are many books devoted to Ayurveda, very few have any in-depth basis in scientific studies. This book provides a critical evaluation of literature, clinical trials, and biochemical and pharmacological studies on major Ayurvedic therapies that demonstrates how they are supported by scientific data. Providing a natural bridge from Ayurveda to Western medicine, Scientific Basis for Ayurvedic Therapies facilitates the integration of these therapies by health care providers.ContentsChapter 1  Ayurveda — A Potential Global Medical SystemChapter 2  Health Care and Disease ManagementChapter 3 Clinical Research Design: Limited Systematic Review of Five Diagnosis CategoriesChapter 4 Panchakarma Therapy in Ayurvedic MedicineChapter 5 Immunomodulation: Therapeutic Strategy through AyurvedaChapter 6 Ayurvedic BhasmasChapter 7 Diabetes Mellitus (Madhumeha)Chapter 8 Ayurvedic Therapies for Thyroid DysfunctionChapter 9 Obesity (Medoroga) in AyurvedaChapter 10 Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and GoutChapter 11 Ayurvedic Therapies of Sciatica (GridhrasiChapter 12 Allergic ReactionChapter 13 Bronchial AsthmaChapter 14 Hepatic DisordersChapter 15 Antimutagenic Effect of Ayurvedic TherapiesChapter 16 Benign Growths, Cysts, and Malignant TumorsChapter 17 Indigestion (Ajirna)Chapter 18 Constipation (Vibandha)Chapter 19 Hyperacidity (Amlapitta)Chapter 20 Irritable Colon (Grahani)Chapter 21 Diarrhea (Atisara) and Dysentery (Pravahika)Chapter 22 Gastroduodenal UlcersChapter 23 Alzheimer’s Disease Chapter 24 EpilepsyChapter 25 Psychiatric DisordersChapter 26 Parkinson’s Disease (Kampa Vata)Chapter 27 Male Reproductive DysfunctionChapter 28 Raktaja Krimis (Dermatophytes)Chapter 29 Eye DiseasesChapter 30 Ischemic Heart DiseaseChapter 31 Urolithiasis (Mutrashmari)Chapter 32 Gynecological DiseasesAppendix 1: Ayurvedic Words and Their English MeaningsAppendix 2: Ayurvedic Herbs and Botanical NamesAppendix 3: List of Ayurvedic Scientific JournalsAppendix 4: Ayurvedic Product ManufacturersHardcover: 601 pagesPublisher: CRC Press; 1 edition (September 29, 2003)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 084931366XISBN-13: 978-0849313660ASIN: B000Q35W4K