LA 19

Introduction to Ashtanga Hridaya Samhita

Essentials of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery

1

Historical perspective

Who was Vagbhata? Origins of the Compendium etc.

2

Salient points of Sutra sthana

Book of Aphorisms: Birds eye view of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery

Salient points of Sharira sthana

Book of Ayurvedic Anatomy and Physiology

3

Salient points of Nidana sthana

Book of Ayurvedic Diagnosis

5

Salient points of Chikitsa sthana

Book of Therapeutics: Principles and practice of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery

6

Salient points of Kalpa sthana

Book of Formulations: finer points of Ayurvedic Pharmacy

7

Salient points of Uttara sthana

Book of Special topics: Specialties like Ophthalmology, ENT & face, Head etc.