About the Book
Rasashastra or the Ayurvedic pharmaceutics, deals with the drugs of metals and mineral origin, their varieties, characteristics, processing techniques, properties and their therapeutic uses. From mercury, gold and diamonds to iron and eggshell, innate materials are transformed from their ‘raw’ state to potent medicines known as Rasaushadhis.
Contents
COVER STORY: Rasashastra: Treasure of Knowledge and Wisdom
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LEAD: Gendering Ayurveda: Advertising, Nature, Nurture, And Cultural Concepts of Health Care
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘Sarangadhara Samhita’- A gem of treatise on ‘Ayurveda Pharmacy’
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CHILDREN’S PAGE: Children, discover the story of Medicinal Plants on stamps
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DICTIONARY PAGE: Knowing Guna
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OPINION: Ayurveda, A third dimension to Cancer therapy
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PROFILE: India’s Saviour of Sacred Plants: Get to know the tireless defender of sacred plants and trees, Dr S.K. Jain, in his brief profile
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HOME PAGE: Cultural Concerns About Puberty: A boon or a curse?
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KNOW YOUR PLANT: Wood Apple
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RESEARCH FINDINGS: Wood and Wine: The effect of making Wine in Wooden Barrels
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UNANI PAGE: Surma: For Your Eyes Only
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