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Abstract
This unique book presents the differences and similarities of the oldest system of health care. All ancient medicine has strong philosophical background and management varieties related to treatment activities. Ayurveda is one such branch of medicine that is strongly linked to Yoga and traditional Chinese medicine including activities related to Martial Arts and Acupuncture. This book successfully merges Ayurveda with Chinese medicine thereby enhancing the understanding of the two systems.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contents | ix | ||
| About the Editors | v | ||
| List of Contributors | vii | ||
| Introduction | 1 | ||
| Chapter 1 Ayurveda–Chinese Medicine: From Philosophy\rto Basic Principles | 5 | ||
| 1.1 Introduction | 6 | ||
| 1.2 Yin–Yang versus Prakriti–Purush | 6 | ||
| 1.3 Relation of Yin–Yang Theory to Health and Longevity | 10 | ||
| 1.4 The Theory of the Five Elements | 12 | ||
| 1.5 Five-Element Theory in Ayurveda | 12 | ||
| 1.6 Evolution of the Five Elements | 14 | ||
| 1.7 Five-Element Theory versus Atomic Theory | 14 | ||
| 1.8 Body Parts Attributed to the Five Elements | 16 | ||
| 1.9 Concept of the Three Humours | 18 | ||
| 1.10 Five-Element Theory in Chinese Medicine | 20 | ||
| 1.11 Comparison of the Five Elements with Stages of Human\rLife (Maciocia, 1989) | 21 | ||
| 1.12 Comparison of Seasonal and Daily Changes, between\rChinese Medicine and Ayurveda | 22 | ||
| 1.13 Relation of Five Elements with Taste, Fruit and Grain | 24 | ||
| 1.13.1 Generative Cycle (Mother to Offspring Sequence) | 25 | ||
| 1.13.2 Subjugative Cycle (Vector Vanquished Sequence) | 25 | ||
| 1.14 Concept of Mind | 28 | ||
| 1.14.1 In Ayurveda | 29 | ||
| 1.15 Ayurvedic Concept of the Mind and its Function | 31 | ||
| References | 32 | ||
| Chapter 2 Ayurveda: Body Structures and Functional\rConsiderations | 33 | ||
| 2.1 Structural Landmarks in Ayurveda | 33 | ||
| 2.2 Internal Organs (Kosthangas) in Ayurveda | 37 | ||
| 2.3 Description of Heart in Ayurveda | 39 | ||
| 2.3.1 Āśayas (Hollow Organs) in Ayurveda | 39 | ||
| 2.3.2 Kala (Membranes) | 40 | ||
| 2.3.3 Bones (Asthi) | 41 | ||
| 2.3.4 Joints (Sandhi) | 42 | ||
| 2.3.5 Muscle (Mānsapeśī) | 42 | ||
| 2.3.6 Vein (Sira) | 43 | ||
| 2.3.7 Main Arteries (Mūla Dhamanī) | 43 | ||
| 2.3.8 Ligaments (Snayu) | 43 | ||
| 2.3.9 Big Tendons (Kandara) | 43 | ||
| 2.3.10 Net-like Structures (Jala) | 44 | ||
| 2.3.11 Brush Like Structure (Kurca) | 44 | ||
| 2.3.12 Rope of Muscles (Rajju) | 44 | ||
| 2.3.13 Sutures (Sīvanī) | 44 | ||
| 2.3.14 Confluence of Bones (Sanghata) | 44 | ||
| 2.4 Transporting Channels (srotas) in Ayurveda | 44 | ||
| 2.4.1 The Skin (Tvak) | 50 | ||
| 2.4.2 Individual Description of Seven Skin Layers | 52 | ||
| 2.4.3 The Science of Vital Points (Marma Vijnana) | 53 | ||
| 2.5 Classification of Marmas | 54 | ||
| 2.5.1 Individual Description of Marmas | 55 | ||
| 2.5.2 Marmas of Anterior Side of Trunk | 57 | ||
| 2.5.3 Marmas of Posterior Side of Trunk | 58 | ||
| 2.5.4 Marmas of Neck and Head Region (Jatrurdhvagata Marmas) | 60 | ||
| 2.6 Body Physiology in Ayurveda | 62 | ||
| 2.7 Predominance of Humours at Different Stages | 65 | ||
| 2.8 Vitiation of Vata Dosha and Treatment | 68 | ||
| 2.9 Vitiation of Pitta Dosha and Treatment | 72 | ||
| 2.10 Vitiation of Kapha Dosha and Treatment | 74 | ||
| 2.11 Some Reflections | 75 | ||
| References | 76 | ||
| Chapter 3 Health and Disease in Ayurveda | 77 | ||
| 3.1 Introduction | 77 | ||
| 3.2 Ayurvedic View of Diseases | 79 | ||
| 3.2.1 Genetic (Adibalapravritta) | 79 | ||
| 3.2.2 Congenital (Janmabalapravritta) | 79 | ||
| 3.2.3 Constitutional (Doshabalapravritta) | 79 | ||
| 3.2.4 Traumatic (Sanghatabalapravritta) | 80 | ||
| 3.2.5 Seasonal (Kalabalapravritta) | 80 | ||
| 3.2.6 Infections and Natural Calamities (Daivajanya) | 80 | ||
| 3.2.7 Natural diseases (svabhavabalapravritta) | 81 | ||
| 3.3 Causes of Diseases in Ayurveda | 81 | ||
| 3.3.1 Asatmyendriyartha Samyoga (Improper or Unaccustomed Contact of Sense Organs) | 81 | ||
| 3.3.2 Prajnaparadha (Improper Use of Intellect or\rCognitive Faculties) | 82 | ||
| 3.3.3 Parinama (Vagaries of Time and Weather) | 83 | ||
| 3.4 Concept of Agni and Formation of Ama | 85 | ||
| 3.5 Pathogenesis in Ayurveda | 90 | ||
| 3.6 Three Sites of Disease (Traya Rogamarga) | 93 | ||
| References | 93 | ||
| Chapter 4 Chinese Medicine: Principles on Health and Diseases | 95 | ||
| 4.1 Introduction | 95 | ||
| 4.2 Philosophical Backing | 96 | ||
| 4.3 Working Principles | 97 | ||
| 4.4 Diagnosis | 98 | ||
| 4.5 Analysis of Diagnostic Data | 99 | ||
| 4.6 Management — Treatment | 100 | ||
| 4.7 Conclusion | 101 | ||
| References | 101 | ||
| Chapter 5 Research and Development of Chinese\rMedicinal Plants | 103 | ||
| 5.1 Introduction | 103 | ||
| 5.2 Practice of Chinese Medicine in China and\rChinese Community | 105 | ||
| 5.3 Research on Chinese Medicinal Herbs in the\rPast Decades | 106 | ||
| 5.3.1 Pharmaceutical Drug Discovery from Medicinal Herbs | 107 | ||
| 5.3.2 Proprietary Drugs from Medicinal Herbs | 108 | ||
| 5.3.3 Rediscovery of Old Herbal Formulae | 111 | ||
| 5.3.4 Health Supplements using Medicinal Herbs | 122 | ||
| 5.3.5 Fractionation Cocktails from Herbal Extracts | 124 | ||
| 5.4 Difficulties Encountered in Research and Development\rof Chinese Medicine | 125 | ||
| 5.5 Conclusions | 126 | ||
| References | 128 | ||
| Chapter 6 Evidence-Based Validation of Indian Traditional\rMedicine: Way Forward | 137 | ||
| 6.1 Introduction | 138 | ||
| 6.2 Indian System of Medicine (ISM) | 139 | ||
| 6.2.1 Ayurveda | 142 | ||
| 6.2.2 Siddha | 144 | ||
| 6.2.3 Unani | 145 | ||
| 6.2.4 Homoeopathy | 146 | ||
| 6.3 Leveraging Approaches for Validation of\rTraditional Medicine | 146 | ||
| 6.4 Approaches for Research and Development in\rTraditional Medicine | 147 | ||
| 6.5 Chemical Profiling and Standardisation of\rIndian Traditional Medicine | 150 | ||
| 6.5.1 Plant Metabolomics | 152 | ||
| 6.6 Conclusion | 159 | ||
| Acknowledgement | 162 | ||
| References | 162 | ||
| Chapter 7 Natural Healing: Qi Gong, Tai Chi and Yoga | 169 | ||
| 7.1 Introduction | 169 | ||
| 7.2 Philosophical Background | 170 | ||
| 7.3 Concepts of Natural Healing | 171 | ||
| 7.4 Practice of Natural Healing | 172 | ||
| 7.5 Clinical Research on Qi Gong and Tai Chi | 176 | ||
| 7.6 Effects of Yoga and Qi Gong Practice on Mental Health | 183 | ||
| 7.7 Discussions | 188 | ||
| References | 195 | ||
| Chapter 8 Ayurveda in India | 201 | ||
| 8.1 Introduction | 201 | ||
| 8.2 What the Indian Government has Done for Ayurveda | 204 | ||
| 8.3 Continuous Support Given to Ayurvedic Medicine | 205 | ||
| 8.4 Dr. Sharadini Dahanukar Advanced Centre for Ayurveda\rResearch, Training & Services | 206 | ||
| 8.5 Concern with Safety | 207 | ||
| References | 208 | ||
| Chapter 9 Traditional Medicine in China | 209 | ||
| 9.1 Introduction | 209 | ||
| 9.2 Education in Traditional Chinese Medicine | 210 | ||
| 9.3 Traditional Chinese Medicine Services | 210 | ||
| 9.4 Research on Traditional Chinese Medicine | 211 | ||
| 9.5 Safety of Chinese Medicine | 212 | ||
| 9.6 Globalisation of Chinese Medicine | 213 | ||
| 9.7 Chinese Medicine Under the Protection\rof Peoples Congress | 214 | ||
| References | 215 | ||
| Chapter 10 Medicinal Herbs Used in Ayurveda and\rChinese Medicine | 217 | ||
| 10.1 Introduction | 217 | ||
| 10.2 Hui Hui Yao Fang | 218 | ||
| 10.3 Comparing Ayurveda and Chinese Medicinal Plants | 219 | ||
| 10.4 Conclusion | 229 | ||
| References | 229 | ||
| Chapter 11 Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine Today: Joint Mission\rof the Two Asian Systems | 231 | ||
| 11.1 Introduction | 231 | ||
| 11.2 Challenges Imposing on Ayurveda and\rChinese Medicine | 233 | ||
| 11.3 Education | 233 | ||
| 11.4 Service | 234 | ||
| 11.5 Research | 234 | ||
| 11.6 Traditional Medicine Industry | 235 | ||
| 11.7 The Opportunity | 235 | ||
| 11.8 Upgrading Asian Traditional Medicine\rto International Level | 238 | ||
| 11.9 Conclusion | 241 | ||
| References | 241 | ||
| Index | 243 |