Tibetan Medicine: Theory and Practice

Pages: 141

From the Jacket
The traditional medicine of Tibet, still popular among the local inhabitants and those of the

border regions of the neighbouring countries, is a conglomeration of science, art, philosophy

and religion, one closely depending upon the other. It has its own concepts of composition of

the universe and body, physiology, pharmacology and pathology. It has its unique way of

diagnosing diseases and treating them. The physician is considered to be an epitome of

physical, mental and spiritual virtues. In the present work an effort has been made to give an

exposition of important aspects of this health science. The books containts 15 chapter which

deals with-Historical background; Rgyud-bzi: The celebrated text of Tibetan medicine;

composition of Body; Embryology and Anatomy; physiological concepts; pathological concept'

Pharmacological concepts; classification of Drugs and food articles; Preventive medicine and

positive health; Diseases and their classification; Diagnostic methods; Principles of

Treatment; Important medicinal plants used in Tibetan medicine; Popular recipes used for

treatment of common diseases; and physician and medical practice.

Vaidya Bhagwan Dash in the course of over three decades of dedicated research and practice of

Ayurveda has written more than forty outstanding books on Ayurveda and Tibetan medicine.

Preface
To overcome the galloping incidence of obstinate and often incurable diseases, both physical

and mental, to arrest the growing disharmony in the society, and to remedy the frustration

among the youth because of disturbed family life, an alternative way of living and an

alternative system of health care are b