Textbook of Ayurveda. A history and philosophy of Ayurveda

Dedication
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Editor\'s Note
Chapter One - Shad Darshan
     Introduction
     Sankhya
          Purusha and Prakruti
          Mahad (Creative Intelligence)
          Ahamkara
          Sattva Rajas Tamas
     Nyaya and Vaisheshika
          The Four Pramana—Sources of Valid Knowledge
          The Elements
          Soul (Atman)
          Mind (Manas)
          Time (Kala)
          Direction (Dig)
     Mimamsa
     Yoga
     Vedanta
     Buddhism
Chapter Two - Universal Attributes and Doshic Theory
     The Five Elements and Their Attributes
     The Five Elements and Tanmatras
     The Basic Attributes of Tridosha— Pitta Kapha
     Attributes (Gunas) and Their Effects on Doshas
     Prakruti: Your Unique Body Type
          Characteristics of the Vata Individual
          Characteristics of the Pitta Individual
          Characteristics of the Kapha Individual
Chapter Three - The Doshas and Their Subtypes
     The Doshas and Their Subtypes
          Vata and Its Subtypes
               Prana Vayu
               Udana Vayu
               Samana Vayu
               Apana Vayu
               Vyana Vayu
          Pitta and Its Subtypes
               Pachaka Pitta
               Ranjaka Pitta
               Sadhaka Pitta
               Alochaka Pitta
               Bhrajaka Pitta
          Kapha and Its Subtypes
               Kledaka Kapha
               Avalambaka Kapha
               Bodhaka Kapha
               Tarpaka Kapha
               Shleshaka Kapha
          Summary
Chapter Four - Agni, The Digestive Fire
     Agni, the Digestive Fire
          Agni and the Five Elements
          The Role of Agni in Digestion
     Normal Functions of Agni
     The Doshas and Agni
     The Four Varieties of Agni
     The 40 Main Types of Agni
          The Subtypes of Agni
Chapter Five - Dhatus  Part I Rasa Rakta and Mamsa Dhatus
     Introduction
          Nutrition and Structure of the Dhatus
          Dhatu Byproducts
          Disorders of the Dhatus
     Rasa Dhatu: the Plasma Tissue
          Byproducts of Rasa Dhatu
          Disorders of Rasa Dhatu
          Fever
          Decreased and Increased Rasa Qhatu
     Rakta Dhatu: the Blood Tissue
          Red Blood Cells
          Byproducts of Rakta Dhatu
          Disorders of Rakta Dhatu
          The Health of the Blood Vessels
     Mamsa Dhatu: the Muscle Tissue
          Types of Muscles and Their Functions
          Byproducts of Mamsa Dhatu
               Disorders of Mamsa Dhatu
     The Role of Mamsa Dhatu in Emotional Well Being
          Meditation and Mamsa Dhatu
Chapter Six - Dhatus Part II Meda Asthi Majja Shukra and Artava Dhatus
     Review
     Meda Dhatu: the Fat Tissue
          Byproducts of Meda Dhatu
          Disorders of Meda Dhatu
          Awareness and Meda
     Asthi Dhatu: the Bone Tissue
          Byproducts of Asthi Dhatu
          Disorders of Asthi Dhatu
     Majja Dhatu: the Nerve Tissue and Bone Marrow
          Majja and the Prenatal Development Stage
               The Functions of Majja Dhatu
               Byproducts of Majja Dhatu
               Dreams
               Disorders of Majja Dhatu
          Shukra and Artava Dhatus: Male and Female Reproductive Tissues
               Byproducts of Shukra and Artava Dhatus
          Shukra Dhatu
          Artava Dhatu
               Disorders of Shukra/Artava Dhatus
          Conclusion
Chapter Seven - Srotamsi The Bodily Channels and Systems
     Introduction
     Sroto Dushti
     The Channels to Receive: Food PranaWater
          The Channels to Nourish and Maintain the Body: The Dhatu Srotamsi
          Anna Vaha Srotas:The Channel of Food
          Prana Vaha Srotas:The Respiratory Channel
          Ambu Vaha Srotas:The Channel for Water
     The Channels to Nourish and Maintain the Body: The Dhatu Srotamsi
          Rasa Vaha Srotas: The Channel for Plasma
          Rakta Vaha Srotas:The Channel for Blood
          Mamsa Vaha Srotas:The Channel for Muscle
          Meda Vaha Srotas: The Channel for Fat
          Asthi Vaha Srotas:The Channel for Bone
          Majja Vaha Srotas:The Channel for the Nerves and Bone Marrow
          Shukra/Artava Vaha Srotas: The Channel for Reproductive Tissue
          Rajah Vaha Srotas: The Channel for Menstruation
          Stanya Vaha Srotas: The Channel for Lactation
     Channels of Elimination: Feces Urine Sweat Purisha Vaha Srotas: The Channel for Feces
          Purisha Vaha Srotas
          Mutra Vaha Srotas: The Channel for Urine
          Sveda Vaha Srotas: The Channel for Sweat
     Mano Vaha Srotas: The Channel of the Mind
          States of Mind
          Manifestations of the Mind
          Chakras, Koshas and the Mind
          Perception, Awareness and the Mind
          Individual Mind and Universal Mind
          Mind in the Lower Three Chakras
          Heart Chakra: Bridge to Higher Consciousness
          The Mind and the Higher Three Chakras
     States of Awareness
          The Universality of Mind
          Disorders of Mano Vaha Srotas
          Witnessing Awareness
     Conclusion
Chapter Eight - Ojas, Tejas, Prana
     Ojas
          Disorders of Ojas
          Causes of Disorders of Ojas
     Tejas
          Inferior and Superior Ojas
          Qualities of Tejas
          Manifestations of Tejas
          Tejas and Karma
          Tejas and Kundalini
     Prana
     Soma
     The Functional Integrity of Prana Tejas and Ojas
     Awareness
Chapter Nine - Digestion and Nutrition
     Rasa (Taste)
          How Taste Relates to the Elements
          Relation of Rasa to Tongue and Organs
     Pharmacological and Psychological Actions of the Six Tastes
          Sweet
          Sour
          Salty
          Pungent
          Bitter
          Astringent
          Cravings
     Virya (Potent Energy)
     Tongue: Related Tastes 8t Organs
          Vipaka (Post-Digestive Effect)
          Prabhava (Unique Specific Action)
          Actions of Rasa Virya Vipaka and Prabhava
          Digestion
               The Stages of Digestion
          How to Eat a Balanced Diet
               Nutritional Disorders
          Food Combining
          The Three Laws of Nutrition
               Nutrition Begins at Conception
          Cellular Metabolism (Pilu Paka)
               Pilu Paka and Pithara Paka
               Desire
               Thoughts Feeling and Emotions
          Conclusion
Chapter Ten - Conclusion
     The Ayurvedic Definition of Health
     The Doshas
          The Interactions of the Doshas
     Factors That Affect Our Health
          Choosing a Balanced Lifestyle
          Relationships Emotions and Meditation
          Behavioral Medicine
Appendix
Glossary
     Index