Caraka Sa?hita: A transliteration of Nidanasthanam (Ayurvedic Medicine for Westerners)

By Vaidya Atreya Smith

Nidanasthana, the second section of the Caraka Samhita, has guidelines for diagnosing disease based on detailed history and clinical examination. This sthana deals with principles of diagnosis and studies diagnostic principles in view of two important aspects; knowledge of the patient and knowledge of the disease. It always considers interaction between the individual and the pathology. The Nidanasthana also considers the interrelationships of different diseases. A single way of looking at pathology will not be sufficient, as it may miss the full circumstances of disease manifestation. Therefore, a comprehensive methodology is presented in five steps to establish a standard protocol in the analysis of Ayurvedic pathology. This book is a transliteration in modern English that uses Sanskrit terms with their meanings. It is a textbook for Western students of ayurveda. All of the text has been simplified without losing the meaning or context. There are detailed notes for the reader which explain concepts and difficult cultural meanings. This book is an important addition for any person who studies Ayurvedic medicine.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0D6GRVLV8
• ISBN13: 9798327834132
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 205 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"