Bhavaprakasa of Bhavamisra : Original Text Along With Commentary and Translation (Madhyama and Uttara Khanda) Vol. II

Contents:  Introduction. Schema of transliteration. I. Madhyamakhanda : Section II (Part I): 1. Jvaradhikara (Diagnosis and treatment of fever). 2. Atisaradhikara (Diagnosis and treatment of Diarrhea). 3. Jvaratisaradhikara (Diarrhoeas associated with fever). 4. Grahnirogadhikara (Chapter on Dysentery). Section II (Parpt II): 5. Arsodhikara (Chapter on Haemorrhoids). 6. Jatharagni Vikara (Problems of Digestive system). 7. Krmirogadhikara (Worm infestation). 8. Panduroga, Kamala, Halimaka (Anaemia, Jaundice and Cirrhosis). 9. Raktapittadhikara (Haemorrhagic diseases). 10. Amlapitta and Slesmapitta (Acid-Pepsin disorders). 11. Ksayarogadhikara (Tuberculosis). 12. Kasarogadhikara (Cough and related diseases). 13. Hikkarogadhikara (Chapter on Hiccough). 14. Svasarogadhikara (Dyspnoea and related diseses). 15. Svarabhedadhikara (Voice disorders). 16. Arocakadhikara (Loss of taste perception). 17. Chardyadhikara (Gastritis or vomiting). 18. Trsnadhikara (Thirst or water depletion). 19. Murchadhikara (Unconscious states). 20. Madatyayadhikara (Chapter on Alcoholism). 21. Dahadhikara (Burning sensation or Neuritis). 22. Unmadadhikara (Neuropsychotic conditions). 23. Apasmaradhikara (Convulsive disorders). 24. Vatavyadhyadhikara (Neurological diseases). 25. Urustambhadhikara (Rigidity of the Thigh). 26. Amavatadhikara (Inflammatory Arthritis). 27. Pittavyadhyadhikara (Diseases due to Pitta Dosa). 28. Slesmavyadhyadhikara (Diseases due to Slesma Dosa). 29. Vataraktadhikara (Arthritis involving skin). Section II (Part III): 30. Suladhikara (Colic/Spasmodic abdomen). 31. Udavartadhikara (Reversed Peristalsis). 32. Gulmadhikara (Growths of Viscera). 33. Plihadhikara (Spleen and liver disorders). 34. Hrdrogadhikara (Diseases of the heart). 35. Mutrakrchradhikara (Painful Micturition). 36. Mutraghatadhikara (Retention of Urine). 37. Asmaryadhikara (Urinary Calculi). 38. Pramehadhikara (Diseases of Urinary tract and diabetes). 39. Medorogadhikara (Obesity and related diseases). 40. Karsyadhikara (Wasting disorders). 41. Udaradhikara (Enlargement of Visceral organs). 42. Sothadhikara (Tissue Edema). 43. Vrddhi Bradhnadhikara (Scrotal and Inguinal Swellings). 44. Galaganda Gandamaladhikara (Swellings and growths of different body parts). 45. Slipadadhikara (Filariasis). 46. Vidradhyadhikara (Chapter on Abscess). 47. Vranasothadhikara (Inflammatory Edema). 48. Bhagnadhikara (Bone fractures). Section II (Part IV): 49. Nadivranadhikara (Sinus Ulcers). 50. Bhagandaradhikara (Fistula in Ano). 51. Upadamsadhikara (Sexually Transmitted disease). 52. Lingarsodhikara (Genital Warts). 3. Sukadosadhikara (Sukadosa). 54. Kustarogadhikara (Skin Diseases). 55. Sitapittadhikara (Urticaria and Skin Rashes). 56. Visarpadhikara (Skin Eruptions), 57. Snayurogadhikara (Guinea worm infestation). 58. Visphotadhikara (Bullous Eruptions). 59. Phirangarogadhikara (Syphilis). 60. Masuradhikara (Chicken Pox and Small Pox). 61. Ksudrarogadhikara (Miscellaneous Diseases). 62. Sirorogadhikara (Diseases of head and neck). 63. Netrarogadhikara (Diseases of the eye). 64. Karnarogadhikara (Diseases of the ear). 65. Nasarogadhikara (Diseases of the Nose). 66. Mukharogadhikara (Diseases of the oral cavity). 67. Visadhikara (Toxicology). 68. Strirogadhikara (Abnormal Uterine Bleeding). 69. Somarogadhikara (Leucorrhoea). 70. Yonirogadhikara (Gynaecology and Obstetrics). 71. Balrogadhikara (Paediatrics). Uttarakhanda Section III: 1. Vajikaranadhikara (Male infertility). 2. Rasayanadhyaya (Revitalization). Appendices: 1. Animals mentioned in Bhavaprakasa Vol. I and Vol. II. 2. Birds mentioned in Bhavaprakasa Vol. I and Vol. II. 3. Traditional measurements and their modern equivalents. 4. Previous authors mentioned by Bhavamisra. 5. Geographical areas mentioned by Bhavamisra. Word Index. Bibliography
Bhavaprakasa is a landmark in the history of Ayurvedic medicine. It is one of the three famous books on Ayurveda, together known as Laghutrayi. The author, Bhavamisra wrote this treatise in 16 century A.D. This was one of the best compilations of medical knowledge prevalent in medieval period on the use of medicinal plants and treatment of various diseases. This volume comprising Madhyama and Uttara Khandas i.e. 2nd and 3rd parts, contains a lot of information on the treatment aspects both medical and surgical. He clarified many thoughts on the principles of treatment and included the description and treatment of new diseases and exemplified many common diseases thus making it an esteemed treatise for academicians and physicians of Ayurveda. He has also added some new formulations and treatment methods, dwindling its importance.

The present commentary on the text is first of its kind in English. An essence of the treatment principle is given in a proper order. Comparison with the modern day medical diseases is done using the updated terminology so that no confusion arises in understanding the disease in terms of the modern view. It is surprising to note that, classification of certain diseases specifically in EMT and ophthalmology made by Bhavamisra appears to be more advanced than that of the modern science. Wherever necessary, a notes is given, discussing the different opinions of various commentator sand in many instances, a coordinating solution is worked out. This is an informative and fundamental work useful for students, researchers and pharmacists written in an innovative and modern scientific manner. This commentary will be widely welcomed by students and practitioners of modern medicine and by scientists, interested in the vast extent and rich content of the pharmacopoeia of Ayurvedic science. A legible translation of the original text helps persons to understand the charm of Ayurveda in the middle ages.