Elements of Rasayana Therapy in Ayurveda

Contents Foreword. Preface. 1. General introduction. 2. Historical review of Rasayana therapy. 3. Rasayana Tantra. 4. Biological effects of Rasayana drugs. 5. Ayurvedic concept of aging (jara) and its prevention with rasayana. 6. Rasayana described in Caraka samhita. 7. Rasayana described in Susruta samhita. 8. Rasayana described in Astanga sangraha. 9. Rasayana described in Astanga Hrdya. Bibliography. The book Elements of Rasayana Therapy in Ayurveda written by the well known author Professor Ajay Kumar Sharma is a complete and comprehensive treatise on the subject. This is the first book in English which deals with the subject in all completeness and clarity covering all aspects of Rasayana Therapy as described in various treatises of Ayurveda. The entire text is richly supported with original references from Ayurvedic classics. Latest information regarding various aspects of Rasayana Therapy (Geriatrics) have been incorporated with the objective of providing basic knowledge to readers especially to Ayurvedic students physicians and teachers for creating awareness among masses about the important possible role which Rasayana Therapy (Geriatrics) may play for preventing various disorders and improving the total health of mases. The author of the book being a Senior Professor of Ayurvedic Medicine in National Institute of Ayurveda Jaipur and being a reputed physician and researcher this book has been richly benefited by his scholarship and professional experience. It is expected that this book will be useful for prospective readers. 172 pp.…