Kaya Chikitsa (A Text Book of Medicine)

DETAILS : 

• Author : Prof. Dr Subhash Ranade
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chaukhambha Sanskrit Pratishthan
  
• Publication date : April 1, 2001
  
• Hardcover : 590 Pages
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 900 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Kaya Chikitsa is a definitive, multi-volume textbook on internal medicine according to the principles of Ayurveda. Authored by the globally renowned Prof. Dr. Subhash Ranade, this book is a primary resource for BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) students and practitioners.

The term "Kaya" refers to the body (specifically the digestive fire or Agni), and "Chikitsa" means treatment. The book provides a comprehensive bridge between ancient Vedic wisdom and modern pathological understanding. It details the etiology (Nidana), pathogenesis (Samprapti), and management of a vast range of diseases, from common digestive disorders to complex systemic ailments.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Prof. Dr. Subhash Ranade is an international figure in the field of Ayurveda. He is the Chairman of the International Academy of Ayurveda and has authored over 90 books on the subject. With decades of teaching experience in India and abroad, Dr. Ranade is credited with "globalizing" Ayurveda by presenting its complex theories in a logical, scientific, and structured manner.