The Ayurvedic Formulary of India : Part: III

The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part III, first edition, Bilingual version contains description of 350 classical Ayurvedic formulations. Methods of preparation of different groups of formulations like asava, arishta, arka, avaleha, kvatha churna, guggulu, ghrita, churna, taila, lepa, vati, anjana, parpati, pishti, bhasma, mandura, rasa and lauha are mentioned in detail with the ingredients. Scientific/Botanical and English names for single drugs of plant, mineral/metal and animal origin are given in the appendix which will make this book more user friendly for scientists, teachers students and manufactures of Ayurvedic medicines. Definitions and terminologies used in Ayurvedic pharmacy are also mentioned in detail with authentic references. Purification method of poisonous drugs are given in its appendix to facilitate Ayurvedic drug manufacturing pharmacists. The use of various formulations in different disease conditions are also given. In the end, weights and measurements followed by the references are also given. In general this book will be more user friendly for scientists, research scholars, pharmacists, students and general readers. (jacket)