Author: J L N Sastry
Publisher: Chaukhambha Orientalia
Year: 2005/2006
Language: multilingual
Pages: 1574
ISBN/UPC (if available): N/A
Description
Dravyaguna is the basic subject of Ayurveda having eight broad branches. It may be called as the Materia Medica of Ayurveda . This series by a renowned physician and a versatile scholar of Ayurveda is the best in English language. The first volume dealing with the fundamentals was published in 2002 and the second volume deals with the Drugs.
VOLUME I
There is no complete text in English on dravyaguna. Earlier some attempts were made by H V Savnur and Moss in English. Still a comprehensive English text remains in demand.
With this background, the author has decided to prepare a unique text of fundamental concepts of dravyaguna as well as on drugs in English. This will be useful to the under graduate as well as the post-graduate students of Ayurveda. At the same time practitioners and teachers will also appreciate the references and subject matter.
This book mainly covers the first paper of Dravyaguna for BAMS students as per the CCIM syllabus. There are sixteen (16) topics in the syllabus which are divided into two parts (A&B). Each part will cover eight topics. After careful examination of the syllabus, several repetitions were found by the author.
Karma chapter is discussed more eleborately with modern pharmocological actions. Several herbs screened for biological and pharmacological activities are mentioned with relavent references.
Research works related to Rasa, Virya etc., are also quoted wherever relavent or necessary. The panchabhoutick aspects of Rasa, Guna, Virya etc., are discussed in respective chapters with scientific background.
Overall, the text is meant for every one who is interested to learn about fundamental principles of dravyaguna in Ayurveda. One can not forget the dictum-a good physician is a good pharmacologist too. It clearly indicates that a thorough knowledge in the science of drugs engenders excellent success in clinical practice to the physician.
VOLUME II
This is the first work published in English and written according to the CCIM syllabus for the subject-Dravyaguna.
This work discusses the 122 main herbs in detail, followed by 250 other herbs with introductory part.
The herbs are provided with the information right from the Vedic period to the latest, including the current research.
All the references about the properties of the herbs are provided as the foot note at the end of the each herb.
The controversy about the individual herb is provided as a separate entity, which gives the clarifications regarding botanical identity.
Equal emphasis is given to classical literature including Sanskrit references, botanical descriptions, therapeutic utility and scientific studies.
Dr K C Chunekarji is kind enough to write the foreword for this work.
All the literature available at present is consulted while preparing this work making this more useful to both UG as well a P G students.
To make this work friendly to the students, five annexure are provided in the end. The index is arranged as per the botanical sources alphabets.
Students, teachers and practitioner will be benefited by the exclusive information on several herbs provided in this work.
Contents
VOLUME I
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
Introduction to Dravya guna Sastra
Concept of Dravya
Classification of Dravya
Concept of Guna
Concept of Rasa
Concept of Vipaka
Concept of Virya
Concept of Prabhava
Relation between Rasidi gunas
Concept of Karma
Botanical Classification and Different Groups of Drugs used in Ayurveda
Nomenclature; Soil-types; Collection of Drugs; Preservation Methods and Measurements
Impurities in Drugs and their Purification Methods
Ideal Drug; Parts used; Drug Combinations; Incompatible Drugs; Posology; Anupana (Vehicle); Times of Drug administration; Routs of Drug Administration ; routs of Drug Administration and Prescription writing
Brief History of Dravya Guna in Vedas and Samhitas
Knowledge about Various Nighantus and their Authors, Dravya Guna Books by Modern Scholars
Index
VOLUME II
LIST OF 120 HERBS ACCORDING TO CCIM SYLLABUS
Foreword
Introduction
Vatsanabhi
Ativisa
Guduci
Patha
Daru Haridra
Ahiphena
Varuna
Tuvaraka
Naga Kesara
Sala
Bala Dvaya
Naga Bala
Salmali
Goksura
Cangeri
Nimbuka
Bilva
Guggulu
Tejohva
Nimba
Jyotismati
Karkata srngi
Bhallataka
Sigru
Palasa
Aparajita
Yasti madhu
Yavasa
Sali Parni
Prsni parni
Karanja
Lata karanja
Kapikacchu
Sara punkha
Bakuci
Kancanara
Asoka
Sirisa
Aragvadha
Khadira
Haritaki
Vibhitaki
Amalaki
Lavanga
Jambu
Dadima
Dhtaki puspa
Indravaruni
Kusmanda
Manduka parni
Patola
Hingu
Satapuspa
Misreya
Dhanyaka
Ajamoda
Yavani
Jiraka
Krsna Jiraka
Manjistha
Madanaphala
Gandha prasarani
Jatamansi
Bhrngaraja
Puskara mula
Kustha
Citraka mulam
Vidanga
Lodhra
Sapta parna
Kutaja
Sarpagandha
Karavira
Arka Dvaya
Sariva Dvaya
Kupilu
Kirata tikta
Sankha puspi
Trivrt
Kantakrai
Brhati
Asvagandha
Dhattura
Parasika yavani
Katuki
Parasika yavani
Katuki
Brahmi
Syonaka (sona pataha)
Patala
Vasa
Nirgundi
Agnimantha
Bharngi
Gambhari
Tulsi Drona puspi
Punarva
Apamarga
Marica
Pippali
Jatiphala
Dalcini
Karpura
Aguru
Candana
Eranda
Danti mula
Arjuna
Udumbara
Bhanga
Devadaru
Talisa patra
Haridra
Ardraka (Sunthi)
Ela Dvayam
Rasona
Ghrta Kumari
Satavari
Vaca
Mustaka
Usira
pippali mulam
Palandu
Mamira
Nirvisa
Upakuncika
Kandira
Cavya
Campaka
Sitaphala
Kashadaru
Patala Garudi
Giri Parpata
Kamala
Kumuda
Satyanasi
Makhanna
Parpata
Sarsapa
Rajika
Candrasura
Khub kala
Todari
Mulaka
Tila Parni
Himsra
Vyaghranakhi
Karira
Banapsa
Vikankata
Punnaga
Surapunnaga
Tamala
Sarja
Vrksamla
Asvakarna
Latakasturi
Parisa
Khatmi
Karpasa
Mucakunda
Pisacakrpasa
Avartani
Parusaka
Gangeruki
Guda Sarkra
Dhanvana
Atasi
Cancu
Karmaranga
Bija Puraka
Suddasa
Haramala
amlavetasa
Aralu
Ingudi
Bola
Sallaki
Kunduru
Mamsarohini
Badara
Unnava
Draksa
Asthi Samharaka
Aristaka
Kosamra
Amra
Tinduka
Priyala
Ankota
Rumi mastagi
Gunja
Agastya
Jayanti
Nili
Sanapuspi
Asmantaka
Goraksa
Mudga Parni
Masa Parni
Bijaka
Simsapa
Paribhadra
Virataru
Amlika
Sami
Patranga
Cakramarda
Kasamarda
Methika
Raktacandana
Varahikanda
Caksusya
Kulattha
Tinisa
Irimeda
Markandika
Avartaki
Babbula
Lajjalu
Taruni
Vatada
Padmaka
Pasana bheda
Parna bija
Silhaka
Dhava
Taila Parni
Hijjala
Madayantika
Srngataka
Sapta cakra
Eranda karkati
Trapusa
Katutumbi
Kosataki
Jimuta
Dhamargava
Iksvaku
Bimbi
Karavellaka
Garjara
Coraka
Nadihingu
Kadamb
Haridru
Tagara
Damanaka
Cauhara
Sahadevi
Mundi
Akarakarabha
Aranya jiraka
Kukundra
Jhendu
Ayapanam
Dugdha pheni
Chikkika
Kasani
Rasna
Madhuka
Bakula
Lodhra
Parijata
Jati
Yuthika
Tintidika
Pilu
Karmardaka
Jivanti
Mesa Srngi
Murva
Kataka
Trayamana
Slesmataka
Gojivha
Adhah puspi
Vrddhadaruka
Krsna bija
Akhuparni
Amaravalli
Kakamaci
Katu vira
Tamraparna
Sunthi
Hrtpatri
Rohitaka
Tila
Saireyaka
Kokilaksa
Kalamegha
Utangana
Bhandira
Priyangu
Putiha
Jupha
Parnayavani
Chatraka
Asvagola
Goraksganja
Cukra
Pita mula
Isvari
Kitamari
Sugandhavastuka
Kankola
Tejapatra
medasaka
Vandaka
Snuhi
Kampillaka
Putranjivaka
Bhumyamalaki
Svarnaksiri
Kankustha
Jayapala
Naga danti
Vata
Asvattha
Plaksa
Tuda
Kakodumbara
Cirabilva
Panasa
Aksotaka
Katphala
Mayaphala
Bhurja
Soma
Sarala
Hapusa
Parnabija
Sathi
Tavaksira
Amraharidra
Nagadamani
Mahabhari Vaca
Kebuka
Kadali
Ananasa
Sudarsana
Kunkuma
Talamuli
Vidari Kanda
Palandu
Vanapalandu
Dvipantaravaca
Usaba
Langali
Suranjana
Musali
Narikela
Puga
Tala
Kharjura
Rakta niryasa
Ketaki
Surana
Manakanda
Kumbhika
Kaseruka
Kaseruka
Vamsa
Kusa
Sara
Kasa
Nala
Durva Dvaya
Rohisa Trna
Hamsaraja
Mayurasikha
Saileya
Saivala
Chatraka