Principles and Practice of Pancakarma

Description

Principles and Practice of Pancakarma Pañcakarma, the fastest growing specialty of Ayurveda globally, presents a unique approach of Ayurveda with specially designed five procedures of internal purification of the body through the nearest possible route. Such purification permits the biological system to return to normalcy & to rejuvenate rapidly and also facilitates the desired pharmacokinetic & therapeutic effects of medicines administered thereafter. Author of this book has made great effort of writing a comprehensive book on Pañcakarma by describing each therapy analytically & critically, using various Ayurvedic texts, commentaries, contemporary research works and experiences of eminent physicians. Currently, very few books on Pañcakarma are available in English language. Fundamentals of Pañcakarma, Shodhana and Purvakarma are described in separate chapters, which is the unique feature of this book.

The new & highlighting features of this book are Basic considerations, Practical considerations, Guidelines for Good Clinical Practice, Critical notes. The author has efficiently compiled. the classical references and also the experiences of Pañcakarma experts. In the chapter therapeutic Pañcakarma, the indications of Pañcakarma in different diseases with references has been described in tabular form. A chapter on Research has been dedicated with the latest research updates on Pañcakarma, case report forms and Standardization of Pañcakarma. The classifications, dose, indications, contraindications etc. are presented in tabular form for easier and better understanding. The mode of action has been described in Ayurvedic as well in modern views in order to highlight the scientific foundation of action of therapies. I am sure that this book will definitely satisfy the reader & will be widely accepted by the Ayurveda fraternity. I convey my best wishes to author for his sincere effort.