Garud Purana contd..

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In a recent message (#4632), we saw how ayurveda (like astrology) is

scattered over a number of ancient books. Traditional knowledge,

going by oral communication from one generation to next, is not

restricted to just few standard texts being referred to or taught in

universities. Last paragraph by Todd in a message #4664 speaks a lot

on how ayurveda may have been born. Even today, some tribal remedies

have no mention in ancient texts.

 

Today we take up a simple remedy given in Garud Purana for people

suffering from asthma and respiratory problems. Ginger is commonly

available every where and Bharangi is a herb well known in Ayurvedic

tradition for this. Deepan guna of ginger causes increased secretion

of digestive enzymes. The combination of these two herbs digests

undigested AMA and Kapha dosha. They are expelled to leave the body

through suitable exits. With partial blockage of respiratory channels

getting removed thus, the breathing improves.

 

Now the comments by author: This medicine needs to be taken for at

least six months, half tsp morning and half tsp in evening. This is

not individualized approach. May not work for some. When works,

continue till at least 18 months, before discontinuing.

Those with science mindset or who can obtain fresh Bharangi leaves or

wish to know phyto-chemistry can visit:

 

 

http://www.dabur.com/en/ayurveda/herbalGarden/details.asp?

herbName=Bharangi

 

 

http://www.mypurohith.com/Ayurveda/Medicine4.asp

 

Dr Bhate

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Dear Dr Bhate,

 

Namaskar. In the National Geographic programme I wrote about recently

various palm leaf and copper manuscripts on ayurveda were shown to be

in possession of village vaidyas and many families who had adopted

ayurveda as a profession. It was briefly mentioned that as these

manuscripts were written in Sanskrit it was difficult to translate

them. But as far as I know the owners of these manuscripts do not want

the contents of the manuscripts to be revealed, for various reasons not

always monetary. For example the fish cure treatment in Hyderabad is

reputed to be of daivic origin and would work only with the

participation of members of the family.

 

The village vaidya who cured a girl from the effects of a snakebite

displayed a manuscript said to deal with all forms of vish kriya

(poisons and their treatment).

 

If only we could get hold of those manuscripts !! I think the Govt or

societies of ayurvedic physicians should try and recover the knowledge

of the manuscripts before they are lost or destroyed. It would be a

disaster if such a depository of knowledge was lost to posterity.

 

I also feel that all vaidyas keep a record of their own personal

experiences, however unscientific it may seem. This would be a

significant addition to ayurveda and would help both students as well

as other vaidyas.

 

Regards,

Jagannath.

 

ayurveda, "Shirish Bhate"

<shirishbhate> wrote:

> In a recent message (#4632), we saw how ayurveda (like astrology) is

> scattered over a number of ancient books.