Fundamentals of Ayurvedic MedicineRecent revelations about the side effects of allopathic drugs such as chemotherapeutics and antibiotics have scared many people all over the world, and there is a concerted effort to find alternatives. Until now, the fundamental principles and practices of Ayurveda have remained inaccessible to scientists and research workers of the West. This text provides the much sought after data of Ayurveda in an accessible form to be read by all. |
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INTRODUCTION | 1 |
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES 1357 | 13 |
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE 5885 | 58 |
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