भावप्रकाश: Bhavaprakasa of Sri Bhava Mishra - Including Bhavaprakasa Nighantu Protion (Set of 2 Volumes)

DETAILS : 

• Author : Sri Brahmasankara Misra
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chaukhambha Sanskrit Bhawan
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2016
  
• Edition ‏ : ‎ 2016th
  
• Binding : Hardcover
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8186937439
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8186937433
  
• Weight : 4000 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Bhavaprakasa, composed in the 16th century by Sri Bhava Mishra, is a cornerstone of Ayurvedic literature. It holds the prestigious position of being one of the Laghu Trayi (the "Lesser Triad" or three foundational minor classics) of Ayurveda, alongside the Madhava Nidana and Sarangadhara Samhita. This two-volume set, enriched with commentaries by Sri Brahmasankara Misra, is a comprehensive encyclopedia that bridges the gap between ancient classical texts and the medical realities of the medieval era.

The work is celebrated for its systematic organization, covering everything from the origin of Ayurveda and anatomy to the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases. A defining feature of this set is the inclusion of the Bhavaprakasa Nighantu, an exhaustive Materia Medica. This section is an indispensable resource for identifying medicinal plants, minerals, and animal products, detailing their properties (Gunas), tastes (Rasas), and therapeutic effects. Notably, Bhava Mishra was a pioneer in his time, being the first to describe Firanga Roga (syphilis) and incorporate foreign medicinal plants into the Ayurvedic fold, demonstrating a remarkably scientific and adaptive mindset.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sri Bhava Mishra was a preeminent physician and scholar based in Varanasi during the 16th century. He was a master of synthesis, skillfully condensing the vast wisdom of the Brihat Trayi (Charaka, Sushruta, and Vagbhata) into a more accessible and practical format for practitioners. His observational skills and willingness to document new diseases and remedies made him a visionary in the field of traditional medicine.

Sri Brahmasankara Misra, the commentator for this edition, was a distinguished Ayurvedic scholar of the 20th century. His "Vidyotini" Hindi commentary is highly regarded in academic circles for its clarity and depth. By simplifying the original Sanskrit verses and providing contemporary context, he ensured that this ancient wisdom remained relevant and applicable for modern-day B.A.M.S. students and seasoned Ayurvedic doctors.