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Sarngadhar-Samhita (A Treatise on Ayurveda)

AuthorSarngadhara. Translated into English by K.R. Srikanta Murthy
PublisherChaukhambha Orientalia
Publisher2012
PublisherReprint
Publisherxvi
Publisher336 p,
Contents: Introduction. Prathama Khanda (first section): 1. Paribhasa (Definitions, weights and measures etc.). 2. Bhaisajya Vyakhyana (Principles of pharmacy). 3. Nadi Pariksadi Vidhi (Examination of pulse etc.). 4. Dipanapachanadi Kathanam (Pharmacological definitions). 5. Kaladikakhyana—shariram (Anatomy and physiology). 6. Aharadigati Kathanam (digestion and metabolism). 7. Rogaganana (Enumeration of diseases). Madhyama Khanda (second section): 1. Swarasa Adhyaya (Fresh juices). 2. Quatha Kalpana (Decoctions, infusions etc.). 3. Phanta Kalpana (Infusions). 4. Hima Kalpana (Cold infusions). 5. Kalka Kalpana (Wet pills or bolus). 6. Churna Kalpana (Pulvis, powders). 7. Gutika Kalpana (pills). 8. Avaleha Kalpana (Confections). 9. Sneha Kalpana (Medicated ghee and oils). 10. Sandhana Kalpana (Galenicals, fermented liquids). 11. Dhatu Shodhana-marana Kalpana (Purification and killing of minerals and metals). 12. Rasadi Shodhana-marana Kalpana (Purification and preparation of mercurials). III. Uttara Khanda (third section): 1. Sneha Adhyaya (Oleation therapy). 2. Sweda Vidhi (Sudation therapy). 3. Vamana Vidhi (Emesis therapy). 4. Virechana Vidhi (Purgation therapy). 5. Basti Vidhi (Enemata-oil enema therapy). 6. Niruha Basti Vidhi (Decoction Enemata). 7. Uttara Basti Vidhi (Uretheral and Vaginal douches). 8. Nasya Vidhi (Nasal medication). 9. Dhumapana Vidhi (Inhalations, fumigations therapy). 10. Gandusa-Kavala Pratisarana Vidhi (Mouth gargles). 11. Lepa-murdha Taila Karnapurana Vidi (Topical application, oletation of head, ears etc.). 12. Shonitasrava Vidhi (Blood letting). 13. Netra Prasadana Karma (Therapies for the eyes). Appendices. Errata.

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