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Classical Compendium of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Science (Sarngadhara Samhita of Acarya Sarngadhara with Transcendence Descriptive English Commentary)

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Item Code: NAN783
Publisher: Chaukhamba Surbharati Prakashan
Author: Dr. Ravindra Angadi
Edition: 2017
ISBN: 9789386554178
Pages: 615
Cover: HARDCOVER
Other Details 9.5 inch X 6.5 inch
Weight 1.10 kg
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About The Book

Classical compendium of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Science (Sarangdhara Samhita) caters to all the basics of pharmaceutics. Innumerable number of ayurvedic pharmaceutical companies that are functional all over the world, truly depend on this book for the basics of ayurveda medicine preparation. The books of 'AFI' (Ayurvedic Formulary of India) largely borrow the information from this great book. Thus, it is the sole systematized referral book for Ayurveda pharmaceutics till date.

The present book has three sections Le. Purvakhand, Madhyamkhand and Uttarkhand. Purvakhand focuses on all the basics of pharmaceutics while Madhyamkhand widely deals with the knowledge of Ayurveda pharmaceutics (preparation of different dosage forms) and Uttarkhand meticulously reveals all the 'Pancakarma therapies' and its formulations.

About the Author

Dr. Ravindra Angadi (M.D.& Ph.D. in Ayurveda) works as Professor and recognized P.G. and Ph. D. guide in Post Graduate department of Rasa- sastra and Bhaisajya Kalpana, at S. D. M. College of Ayurveda, Kuthpady, Udupi, Karnataka since 2003. His earlier literary works in the field of ayurveda are widely appreciated by ayurveda scholars and are gladly accepted by the student fraternity of Ayurveda.

Introduction

Sarngadharasamhita is a book written during later parts of 13th century and earlier parts of 14th century by Acarya Sarangadhara. It is a classical compendium of 'Pharmaceutical Science in Ayurveda that caters to all the basics of pharmaceutics. Thus, it is the sole systematized referral book of Ayurveda pharmaceutics till date. It has three segments by name 'plrvakhanda', 'madhyamakhanda' and 'uttarakhanda'.

Purvakhandacontains 7 chapters. First three chapters speaks elaborately on 'manaparibhasa' (units of measurements) with other basic definitions needed for understanding the 'pharmaceutical science'. It also focusses on wide range of topics such as 'ausadha sevana kala' (chronotherapeutics); inherent drug properties and their functioning; dosasancaya, prakopa and prasama: nadi-netra-jivha-mutrapariksa: cikitsacatuspada (four pillars of treatment) etc.

Fourth chapter 'Dipanapacanadhyaya' deals in an organized way with typical definitions revealing 'agrousadhies' (drugs of choice) for wide range of ailments. Fifth and 6thchapters,'Kaladikakhyanadhyaya' and 'Maradi-gatiradhyaya' deal with the anatomical and physiological aspects of human body. The last 7th chapter of 'purvakhanda'i.e. Rogagananadhyaya meticulously enlists the wide range of diseases and their sub-types.

Madhyamakhanda is the heart and soul of this book. It has 12 chapters that are devoted to the knowledge of Ayurveda pharmaceutics. Innumerable number of minor and mightier pharmaceutical companies that produce medicines of Ayurveda, truly depend on this book for the basics of medicine preparation. The books of 'AFI' (Ayurvedic Formulary of India) borrowsall its information from this great book. This section of the book is fully devoted to the pharmaceutical aspects of Ayurveda.

First 10 chapters of 'madhyamakhanda' elaborately speak on swarasa (expressed juice of drugs), kalka (drug paste), kwatha (decoctions), hima (cold infusions), phanta (hot infusions), curna (medicinal powders), vati (pills), avaleha (confections), sneha (medicated ghee and oils) and sandhanakalpanas (fermentative preparations) along with examples of most significant formulations in each chapter. Eleventh and 12th chapters deal with metals and minerals (rasa dravya) and their pharmaceutical processing along with significant 'rasousadhies'.

Uttarakhanda contains 13 chapters. It is all devoted to 'pancakarma aspects' such as snehana (oleation), swedana (sudation), vamana (emesis), virecana (purgation), basti (enema), nasya (nasal medication), raktamoksana (blood-letting) and dhumapana (medicated smoking); along with topics such as gandusa-kavala (oral liquids and gargles), lepa (topical preparations) and netrakriyakalpas (topical eye therapies).

With all the humbleness and humility, I would like to place this great book before the readers with my 'TRANSCENDENCE' descriptive English commentary to all its concepts done with most appropriate and authentic illustration.

Contents

Introductionv
Purva Khanda
Chapter 1Paribhasadhyaya3
Chapter 2Bhaisajyakhyanakadhyaya35
Chapter 3Nadi Pariksa Vidhiradhyaya49
Chapter 4Dipanapacanadhyaya59
Chapter 5Kaladikadhyanadhyaya67
Chapter 6Aharadi-gatiradhyaya92
Chapter 7Rogagananadhyaya107
Madhyama Khanda
Chapter 1Swarasa Kalpanadhyaya155
Chapter 2Kwatha Kalpanadhyaya167
Chapter 3Phanta Kalpanadhyaya205
Chapter 4Hima Kalpanadhyaya210
Chapter 5Kalka Kalpanadhyaya214
Chapter 6Curna Kalpanadhyaya222
Chapter 7Vati Kalpanadhyaya250
Chapter 8Avaleha Kalpanadhyaya272
Chapter 9Senha Kalpanadhyaya284
Chapter 10Sanadhana Kalpanadhyaya335
Chapter 11Dhatu Sodhana Maranadhyaya362
Chapter 12Rasadi sodhana Maranadhyaya383
Uttara Khadna

Chapter 1Snehana vidhiradhyaya433
Chapter 2Swedana Vidhiradhyaya444
Chapter 3Vamana Vidhiradhyaya452
Chapter 4Virecana Vidhiradhyaya460
Chapter 6Niruhana Basi vidhiradhyaya483
Chapter 7Uttara Basi Vidhiradhyaya492
Chapter 8Nasya Vidhiradhyaya496
Chapter 9Dhampana Vidhiradhyaya510
Chapter 11Lepa-Murdha Taila-karnapurana Vidhiradhyaya519
Chapter 12Sonitavisravana Vidhiradhyaya552
Chapter 13Netrakarmadi Vidhiradhyaya563
Anjana Nidana of Srimadagnivesa Maharsi589
Index599

















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