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Dominik Wujastyk

    Penguin Classics: The Roots of Ayurveda
    Medicine in the Veda
    • Medicine in the Veda

      Religious Healing in the Veda

      • 311 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The book examines the various internal and external diseases that afflicted the Vedic people and the treatments used to cure them. It also encompasses textual annotations to the individual hymns.

      Medicine in the Veda2010
      4.0
    • Penguin Classics: The Roots of Ayurveda

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Rooted in a tradition over two thousand years old, Ayurveda emphasizes balance among the body's three humors and promotes a lifestyle of moderation. This collection features selections from ancient Sanskrit medical texts authored by early Ayurvedic physicians, offering insights into various practices such as garlic therapy, protective prayers, surgical methods, exercise routines, poison treatments, and dream interpretation. The writings reflect the rich heritage of Ayurvedic healing and its connections to Buddhist philosophy, showcasing its relevance in contemporary alternative therapies.

      Penguin Classics: The Roots of Ayurveda2003