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The Roots of Ayurveda

Dominik Wujastyk · 1998

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The writings selected for this volume are taken from Sanskrit medical texts written by the first Ayurvedic physicians, who lived between the fifth century b.c. and the fourteenth century a.d. Here readers will find wide-ranging and fascinating advice on the benefits of garlic therapy, prayers for protection against malevolent disease deities, surgical techniques, exercise regimens, the treatment of poisons, the interpretation of dreams, and more.

Book details

Year
1998
Language
English
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Editions
1
Pages
416
ISBN
9780140448245

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