Scientific Basis for Ayurvedic Therapies

Ayurveda may be the oldest form of health care in the world and is often referred to as the "Mother of All Healing." In Ayurveda, body, mind and consciousness work together in maintaining balance. Published studies have documented reductions in cardiovascular disease risk factors, including blood pressure and reaction to stress, in individuals who practice Ayurvedic methods. Scientific Basis for Ayurvedic Therapies is the first book to analyze and synthesize research supporting Ayurveda. It reviews the current scientific information on major Ayurvedic therapies, evaluates the research data and presents it in an easily understandable form for Western researchers and Ayurvedic practitioners.

Arguably the oldest form of health care, Ayurveda is often referred to as the "Mother of All Healing." Although there has been considerable scientific research done in this area during the last 50 years, the results of that research have not been adequately disseminated. Meeting the need for an authoritative, evidence-based reference, Scientific Basis for Ayurvedic Therapies is the first book to analyze and synthesize current research supporting Ayurvedic medicine.This book reviews the latest scientific information, evaluates the research data, and presents it in an easy to use format. The editor has carefully selected topics based on the availability of scientific studies and the prevalence of a disease. With contributions from experts in their respective fields, topics include Ayurvedic disease management, panchkarma, Ayurvedic bhasmas, the current status of Ayurveda in India, clinical research design, and evaluation of typical clinical trials of certain diseases, to name just a few.While there are many books devoted to Ayurveda, very few have any in-depth basis in scientific studies. This book provides a critical evaluation of literature, clinical trials, and biochemical and pharmacological studies on major Ayurvedic therapies that demonstrates how they are supported by scientific data. Providing a natural bridge from Ayurveda to Western medicine, Scientific Basis for Ayurvedic Therapies facilitates the integration of these therapies by health care providers.

Preface IntroductionGlobalization of Ayurveda, K. KurupHealth Care and Disease Management in Ayurveda, L.C. MishraClinical design and Evaluation of Ayurvedic Therapies, B.B. Singh, S.R. Vinjamury, and V. SinghPanchkarma Therapy, A.K. SharmaImmunomodulation, A. MugantiwarBasmas: Unique Ayurvedic Formulas, S. RaisuddinDiabetes, L. C. Mishra and T. AdraThyroid Dysfunction, A. Kar and S. PandaObesity, R.A. Vaidya, B.A. Joshi, and N. S. NabarArthritis, L. C. MishraSciatica, S. SinghAllergies, L.C. MishraBronchial Asthma, R. LodhaLiver Diseases and Liver Cancer, B. Premlatha and R. GovingrajanAntimutagenic Therapies, S. KaurCancer, M. Sahu and L. C. MishraIndigestion, S. K. Mitra and P.R. RangeshConstipation, S. K. MitraHyperacidity, S. K. MitraIrritable Bowel, S. K. MitraDiarrhea and Dysentery, S. K. MitraGastric and Duodenal Ülcers, K. SiaramCognitive Disorders (Alzheimers Disease), D.VohoraEpilepsy, N. Kshirsagar, S. S. Delvi, N.J. Gotay, and H.A. BhattPsychiatric Disorders, R.H. Singh and L. C. MishraParkinson's Disease, L. C. Mishra and R. H. SinghMale Reproduction Disorders, M. A. Akbarsha and A. SubramoniumMicrobial Infections (Krami Roga), M. K. RaiEye Diseases, A. PhadkeIschemic Heart Disease, K. Gautham and L.C. MishraUrolithiasis, I. SanjivaraoWomen's Diseases, V. Manjusha, N. Nagashaya, S. P. Vinjamury, and B.B. SinghAppendicesList of Ayurvedic Words and Meaning in English List of Ayurvedic Herbs and Botanical NamesList of Manufacturers of Ayurvedic ProductsList of Journals