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Books on Ayurveda , Tibetan, Unani & Alternative Medicine, Published

under our Indian Medical Science Series & Alternative Medicine Series

(Imprint: Sri Satguru Publications)

 

 

 

 

(NEW) 1. Complementary Medicine/ Ed. Prof. Dr. P.H Kulakarni/ US$ 20

 

ISBN: 81-7030-848-8, Series- Indian Medical Science Series No. 158

 

About the Book

 

The Book contains articles by various Physicians on Pyoderma

Gangrenosum, Joint Disorders, Antiviral effect on vesicular stomatisi,

Rudraksha, Bilateral Milk feeding, Guggul on Lipid profile, Insomnia and

Irritability, Triphala in Lipoma, Hyperlipidaemia, Nasya Chikitsa,

Uterine trauma, fetus, Tonsillitis with Homeopathy, Naturopathy,

Lycopersicon Esculentum, Microecology, Yogic practice & Hypertension,

Menopause, Diabetes Mellitus & Yoga…

 

 

 

 

(NEW) 2. Neurological Disorders & Care in Ayurveda/ Ed. Prof. Dr. P.H

Kulakarni / US$ 20

 

ISBN: 81-7030-846-1, Series- Indian Medical Science Series No. 156

 

About the Book

 

The Book contains articles by various Physicians on Vacha Taila Nasya

inNeurology, Alzeimer's Disease, Concept of Vayu, Brain Ageing,

Parkinsonism, Pakshaghat, Nervous System, Speech Defect, Panchakarma,

Head injuries, Neuropsychological problems, Ancient Medicine,

Meditation, Astrological concepts, Studies on Shankhapuspi, Epilepsy,

Kampa, Convalescence, Tranouin, Cerebral Insult, Primary Pigmentary

Degeneration of Retina, Cervical Spondylosis, Back Ache, Neuromuscular

Problems…...

 

 

 

 

(NEW) 3. Ayureved & Diabetic Disorders/ Ed. Prof. Dr. P.H. Kulakarni/

US$ 20

 

ISBN: 81-7030-847-X, Series- Medical Science Series No. 157

 

About the Book

 

The Book contains articles by various Physicians on Madhumeha & Allied

Conditions, Aeitiological view, Dietic Iatrogenesis, Dhatavagni, Prmeha

& Nadi, Pathomechanics, Medical Palmistry, Heart Disease, Retinopathy,

Insulin Kinetics, Homeopathic Approach, Nutrition & Therapy, Vaman

Therapy, Mahanimba Beeja Yoga, Vatsakadi Kwath, Low Vision, Infertility,

Pregnancy, Vasant Kusumakar Rasa, Leech Applications, Periodontal

Disease, Yoga & Exercise, Isokinetic, Glucose Disorders………

 

 

 

 

(NEW) 4. Hindu - Anatomy, Physiology, Therapeutics, History of Medicine

and Practice of Physic/ K R L Gupta/ US$ 13

 

ISBN: 81-7030-100-2, Series: Indian Medical Science Series No. 2

 

About the Book

 

The present book embraces all the essential portions of the principles

medical books of the Hindus. The present book is divided into four

parts, 1. Hindu Anatomy, 2. Therapeutics, 3. Origin & History of

Medicine, 4. Practice of Physic.

 

 

 

 

(NEW) 5. Heart Disorders and Their Care in Ayurveda/ Prof. Ajay Kumar

Sharma/ US$ 23

 

ISBN: 81-7030-827-5, Series: Indian Medical Science Series No. 155

 

About the Book

 

This is the first book is English which deals with the subject in all

completeness and clarity covering all aspects of "Hrdroga" as described

in various treatise of Ayurveda. The entire text is richly supported

with original references from Ayurvedic classics. Latest information

regarding various aspects of modern Cardiology have been incorporated

with the objective of providing basic knowledge to readers especially to

Ayurvedic students, physicians and teachers for creating awareness among

masses about the important possible role which Ayurveda may play for

preventing various Cardiac Disorders. Separate chapters have been added

on aetiopathology of Hardroga in Ayurveda with their principles of

management, clinical approach in the examination of a cardiac patient,

investigations recommended, some important cardiac disorders with their

Ayurvedic approach of management, Ayurvedic approach of dietary

management of cardiac disorders and role of Yoga and life style

modifications in preventing Hrdroga (Cardiac Disorders). Most valuable

information is presented in the chapter on "Tips for preventing heart

diseases and prolonging life span". The author of the book being a

senior Professor of Ayurvedic Medicine in National Institute of

Ayurveda, Jaipur and being a reputed physician and researcher.

 

 

 

 

(NEW) 6. The Encyclopaedia of Ayurveda/ Prof P.H Kulakarni ( 2 Vols.

SET)/ US$ 266

 

ISBN: 81-7030-809-7, Series- Indian Medical Science Series No. 153- 154

 

About the Book

 

To know about Ayurveda is useful for every person. It is a total science

for happy life. Knowledge of Ayurveda helps a person to maintain useful

balance of body & mind. Ultimately it is soul i.e. Atman who enjoys it.

Ayureda is described by great sages in eight branches known s Astanga

Ayurveda. However there are many sub-branches and information is vast.

It is difficult to include all information in a volume, we have tried to

highlight many facets of Ayurveda in this volume. It is a first step to

get inforation about basic principles of Ayurveda Philosophy. It is

described in simple and lucid Language in the section on Ayurveda

Philosophy Pancamahabhuta (five great elements), Tridosa (three

energies), Saptadhatu (seven body tissues) Trimala (three waste

products), Triguna (three omnisubstances) Agni (conversion energy –

digestive fire), ama (incomplete digested food particles), Prakrti

(body, mind constitution), daily and seasonal regimen.

 

 

 

 

(NEW) 7. Diabetes Mellitus (Madhu Meha) and Ayurveda/ Professor Ajay

Kumar Sharma/ US$ 26

 

ISBN: 81-7030-840-2, Series: Indian Medical Science Series No. 148

 

About the Book

 

This is the first book in English which deals with the subject in all

completeness and clarity covering all aspects of "Diabetes

Mellitus-Madhu Meha" as described in various modern texts and various

treatise of Ayurveda. The entire text is richly supported with original

references from Ayurvedic classics. Latest information regarding

Diabetes Mellitus has been in corporated with the objective of providing

basic knowledge to readers. The book is meant especially for Ayurvedic

Students, physicians and Teachers for creating awareness among masses

about the dependable holistic approach of Ayurveda in the management and

prevention of "Diabetes Mellitus-Madhumeha." Separate chapters have been

added on Modern concepts of Diabetes Mellitus, ayurvedic concepts of

Prameha-Madhumeha, Diet-Pathya-Apathya in Diabetes

Mellitus-Prameha-Madhumeha and Exercises and Yoga in the management of

Diabetes Mellitus. The author of the book being a senior Professor of

Ayurvedic Medicine (Kaya-cikitsa) in National Institute of Ayurveda,

Jaipur and being a reputed teacher, clinician and researcher.

 

 

 

 

(NEW) 8. Elements of Rasayana Therapy in Ayurveda/ Prof. Ajay Kumar

Sharma/ US$ 23

 

ISBN: 81-7030-831-3, Series: Indian Medical Science Series No. 133

 

About the Book

 

This is the first book in English which deals with the subject in all

completeness and clarity covering all aspects of "Rasayana Therapy" as

described in various treatises of Ayurveda. The entire text is richly

supported with original references from Ayurvedic classics. Latest

information regarding various aspects of Rasayana therapy (Geriatrics)

have been incorporated with the objective of providing basic knowledge

to readers especially to ayurvedic students, physicians and teachers for

creating awareness among masses about the important possible role which

Rasayana Therapy (Geriatrics) may play for preventing various Disorders

& improving the total health of masses. The author of the book being a

senior Professor of Ayurvedic Medicine in National Institute of

Ayurveda, Jaipur and being a reputed physician and researcher.

 

 

 

 

(NEW) 9. Ayurvedic Plants/ Prof. P.H Kulakarni, Dr. Shahida Ansari/ US$

66

 

ISBN: 81-7030-797-X, Series: Indian Medical Science Series No. 132

 

About the Book

 

The book is designed as such that each contains the details and line

drawing of one plant and all plants are arranged alphabetically in

ascending order with their scientific names.

 

 

 

 

(NEW) 10. The Ayurveda Encyclopedia: Natural Secrets to Healing,

Prevention & Longevity- The Authoritative Guide to Ayurvedic Medicine /

Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha II Revised Edition/ **

 

ISBN: 81-7030-801-1, Series: Indian Medical Science Series No. 68

 

About the Book

 

This book contains all the ingredients for a healthy life. Discover the

secrets of natural healing through stress-reduction techniques,

personalized health programs, purposeful career, deepening spirituality,

herbs, nutrition, aromas, yoga, meditation, music, colors, massage, and

more. The most complete and in-depth book on Ayurveda with photographs

of 85 major Ayurvedic herbs, and 89 photographs on Ayurvedic hatha yoga

for general health, pregnancy, and seniors. This book is destined to

become your major source for natural, effective, and inexpensive

holistic health therapies. Simply written for beginners, yet thorough

and in-depth for medical and holistic practitioners and pharmacists.

 

 

 

 

* Indian Medical Science Series ( Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani &

Tibetan Medicine)

 

1.Hindu Practice of Medicine/ K.R.L. Gupta, US$ 13

 

2.Hindu Anatomy, Physiology, Therapeutics, History of Medicine and

Practice of Physics/ K.R.L. Gupta, US$ 13

 

3.Clinical Application of Ayurvedic Remedies and a List of Ayurvedic

Preparations/ Panel of Vaidyas, US$ 13

 

4.Indian Therapeutics-Dealing with the Comparative Diagnosis, Ayurvedic

Materia Medica, Dieterics, Prescriptions etc./ D.B. Sandu, US$ 13

 

5.Colloquies on the Simples and Drugs of India/ G. Orta, US$ 53

 

6.Science of Sphygmica/ K.R.L. Gupta, US$ 10

 

7.Madhava Nidana/ Trans. K.R.L. Gupta, US$ 13

 

8.A Manual of Family Medicine and Hygiene for India/ W. Moore, US$ 40

 

9.Ayurveda or Hindu System of Medical Science, US$ 8

 

10.Astanga Sangraha-Sarira Sthana/ Ed. Ramachandra Sastri Kinjavadekara

and New Introduction in English by Vaidya Bhagwan Dash, US$ 26

 

11.Astanga Sangraha-Sutra Sthana/ Ed. Ramachandra Sastri Kinjavadekara

and New Introduction in English by Vaidya Bhagwan Dash, US$ 26

 

12.Astanga Sangraha-Nidana Sthana/ Ed. Ramacandra Sastri Kinjavadekara

and New Introduction in English by Vaidya Bhagwan Dash, US$ 26

 

13.Positive Health in Tibetan Medicine-Vaidya-Jiva-Sutra/ Vaidya

Bhagawan Dash & Ven. Doboom Tulku, US$ 10

 

14.Medicinal Flowers or Pushpayurveda/ Dr.Gyanendra Pandey, US$ 13

 

15.Gyanendra Enumertio Planta-Medica/ Sumitra Pandey, US$ 10

 

16.Child Health Care in Ayurveda/ Abhimanyu Kumar, US$ 30

 

17.Pharmacopoeia of Tibetan Medicine/ Vaidya Bhagwan Dash, US$ 40

 

18.Materia Medica of Tibetan Medicine/ Vaidya Bhagwan Dash, US$ 80

 

19.Healing and Treatment of Diseases through Water/ Sebastian Kneipp,

US$ 20

 

20-34.Encyclopaedia of Tibetan Medicine/ Vaidya Bhagwan Dash, 1994 Vol.1

to 4 & 6 each Vol. US$ 40 and Vol.5 & 7 each US$ 63

 

35.Uncommon Plants Drugs of Ayurveda/ Dr.Gyanendra Pandey, US$ 40

 

36- 37.Pharmacopoeial Standards of Herbal Plants/ Dr.C.R. Karnick, 2

Vols., US$ 46 Set

 

38.Vriksayurveda/ Tr. N.N. Sarkar, Roma Sircar, US$ 26

 

39.Principles of Ayurvedic Therapeutics/ A. Vinaya Kumar, US$ 26

 

40.Medicinal Plants of Himalayas/ Dr.Gyanendra Pandey, Vol.-1, US$ 43

 

41- 45.The Caraka Samhita- English Translation/ A.C. Kaviratna, P.

Sharma, 5 Vols., US$ 200 Set

 

46.Studies of Genetic-Complex of Ayurvedic Plants/ Dr.C.R. Karnick, US$

8

 

47.Pharmacology of Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants/ Dr.C.R. Karnick, US$ 8

 

48.Ayurvedic Narcotic Medicinal Plants/ Dr.C.R. Karnick, US$ 26

 

49.Health Care of Temperaments and Constitutional Defects/ R. Narain,

US$ 16

 

50- 51.Encyclopaedia of Domestic Medicine with Domestic Materia Medica/

Thomas J. Graham, 2 Vols., US$ 80 Set

 

52.Naturopathy-The Art of Drugless Healing/ V.M. Kulkarni, US$ 13

 

53.Some Lesser Known Herbal Drugs in Ayurveda/ Dr. Gyanendra Pandey, US$

15

 

54.Tibetan Medicine-Theory & Practice/ Vaidya Bhagwan Dash, US$ 15

 

55.Hamdard Pharmacopoeia of Eastern Medicine/ Hakim Mohammad Said, US$

133

 

56.Agnipuran Ki Ayurvediye Anusandhanatmak Sameeksha/ Dr. Vivekanand

Pandey, Book is in Hindi Language, US$ 40

 

57.The Science of Pulse Examination in Ayurveda/ Dr.G.P. Upadhyaya, US$

15

 

58.Herbal Indian Perfumes and Cosmetics/ Asha Ram, US$ 13

 

59.A Comparative Study of Ayurveda and Treatment by Indian Drugs/ P.K.

Chitale, US$ 23

 

60.Ayurvedic Clinical Medicine/ A. Vinaya Kumar, US$ 30

 

62.Traditional Medicine of South-East Asia and Indian Medical Science/

Dr. Gyanendra Pandey, US$ 40

 

63- 64.The Wealth of Indian Alchemy and its Medicinal uses/ Being and

English Trans. Of Rasajalanidhi/ B. Mukherji, 2 Vols., US$ 66 Set

 

65.The Herbs of Life-Health and Healing using Western and Chinese

Techniques/ Lesley Tierra, L.Ac. Herbalist, **

 

66.The Male Herbal- Health Care for Men and Boys/ James Green, **

 

67.The Natural Remedy Book for Women/ Diane Stein, **

 

68.The Ayurveda Encyclopaedia - Natural Secrets to Healing, Prevention

and Longevity II Edition/ Swami Sada Shiva Tirth, **

 

70- 71.The Ayurvedic System of Medicine (Second Revised Ed.)/ Kaviraj

Nagendra Nath Sengupta, 2 Vols., US$ 133 Set

 

72. A Glossay of Ayurveda, Tibetan and Unani Medicines, US$ 40

 

73.Ayurvedic Treatment of Common Diseases/ M.H. Paranjape, US$ 10

 

80.Instant and Fast Acting Ayurvedic Treatment / Vaidya S.D.Jalukar, US$

20

 

85.Fundamentals of Ayurved Medicine (Revised and Enlarged Edition)/

Vaidya Bhagwan Dash, US$ 26

 

98.Natural Healing for Babies & Children/ Aviva Jill Romm, **

 

99.Medicinal Flowers of Himalaya/ Dr.Gyanandra Pandey, Vol.2, US$ 40

 

100.Ayurveda Nidan/ Prof.Dr. P.H. Kulkarni, US$ 10

 

101.Ayurveda Panchakarma/ Prof.Dr.P.H.Kulkarni, US$ 10

 

102.Ayurveda Philosophy/ Prof.Dr.P.H.Kulkarni, US$ 10

 

103.Ayurveda Soundaryam(Towards Beauty)/ Prof.Dr.P.H.Kulkarni, US$ 10

 

104.Ayurveda Aahar:Food/ Diet/ Prof.Dr. P.H.Kulkarni, US$ 13

 

105.Ayurveda Upchar (Treatment)/ Prof.Dr. P.H.Kulkarni, US$ 10

 

106.Ayurveda Herbs/ Prof.Dr. P.H.Kulkarni, US$ 10

 

107.Ayurveda Minerals/ Prof.Dr.P.H.Kulkarni, US$ 10

 

108.Ayurveda Chikitsa/ Prof.Dr. P.H.Kulkarni, US$ 10

 

109.Secrets of Ayurvedic Massage/ Atreya, **

 

110.Ayurveda Therapy/ Prof.Dr.P.H. Kulkarni, US$ 36

 

111.The Handbook of Herbal Medicine and Natural Foods/ Jethro Kloss, **

 

112. Tibetan Medicine/ Trans.by Ven.Rechung Rinpoche, Jampal Kunzang,

US$ 53

 

113. Ayurveda Vistas/ Prof.Dr.P.H.Kulkarni, US$ 16

 

114. Musing Ayurved/ Prof.Dr.P.H.Kulkarni, US$ 13

 

115. Heartcare in Ayurved/ Prof.Dr.P.H.Kulkarni, US$ 13

 

116. Handbook of Clinical Ayurveda Practice/ Prof.Dr.P.H.Kulkarni, US$

13

 

117. Panchakarma in Ayurveda/ Ed.Prof.Dr.P.H.Kulkarni, US$ 10

 

118. Joint Disorders Care in Ayurveda/ Ed.Prof.Dr.P.H.Kulkarni, US$ 13

 

119. Bronchial Asthma Care in Ayurveda and Holistic Systems/

Ed.Prof.Dr.P.H.Kulkarni, US$ 10

 

120. Ayurvedic Therapeutics/ Ed. by Prof.Dr.P.H.Kulkarni, US$ 13

 

121. Ayurved and Hepatic Disorders/ Ed.Prof.Dr.P.H.Kulkarni, US$ 13

 

122. Secrets of Mind-Body Health Through Holistic Care/

Ed.Prof.Dr.P.H.Kulkarni, US$ 13

 

123. Child Care in Ancient India from the Perspectives of Development

Psychology and Paediatrics/ Malavika Kapur, Hemalata Mukundan, US$ 13

 

124. Anticancer Herbal Drugs of India/ Dr.Gyanendra Pandey, US$ 13

 

125. Piles Care and Treatment in Ayurveda/ Dr.M.Bhaskar Rao, US$ 20

 

126. Ayurveda for Women/ Prof.Dr.P.H.Kulkarni, US$ 4

 

127. Common Symptoms Effective Remedies/ Prof.Dr.P.H.Kulkarni, US$ 4

 

128. Know Ayurveda/ Prof.Dr.P.H.Kulkarni, US$ 4

 

129. Ayurveda for Child Health Care/ Prof.Dr.P.H.Kulkarni, US$ 13

 

130. The Diagnosis and Treatment of Svasa( Asthma)/

Prof.Dr.S.K.Ramachandra Rao, US$ 4

 

131. Tribal Wisdom of Medicinal and Economic Plants ( Uttar Pradesh and

Uttaranchal)/ K.K. Singh, Anand Prakash, US$ 26

 

132. Ayurvedic Plants / Prof. P.H. Kulkarni, Dr Shahida Ansari, US$ 66

 

133. Elements of Rasayana Therapy in Ayurveda/ Prof. Ajay Kumar Sharma,

US$ 23

 

134. Ayurveda Rejuvenation/ Prof. Dr. P.H Kulkarni, US$ 6

 

136. Ayurveda Virilization/ Prof.Dr. P.H. Kulkarni, US$ 6

 

138. Anti- Leucorrhoel Drugs of Ayurveda/ Dr. Gyanendra Pandey, US$ 16

 

141. Vital Force in Health and Diseases/ Prof. Dr. Ramachandra Rao, US$

10

 

143. Salient Features of Ayurveda/ Vaidya S.D. Jalukar, US$ 20

 

145. Ayurvedic Aahar:The Scientific Diet/ Prof.Dr.P.H.Kulkarni, US$ 20

 

146. The Primer of Ayurveda/ Dr. Prof.P.H. Kulkarni, US$ 20

 

147. A Descriptive Glossary of Diseases in Ayurveda/ Dr. S.R. Sudarshan,

US$ 33

 

148. Diabetes Mellitus (Madhumeha) and Ayurveda / Prof. Ajay Kumar

Sharma, US$ 26

 

150. Anti Aging Herbal Drugs of Ayurveda/ Dr. Gyanendra Pandey, US$ 53

 

151. The Pancakarma Treatment in Ayurveda including Keraliya Ayurveda/

Dr. Ajay Sharma, US$ 33

 

152. Anti-Aids ( Ojakshya) Drugs of Ayurveda/ Dr. Gyanendra Pandey, US$

16

 

152- 154. Encyclopaedia of Ayurveda / Prof. P.H. Kulkarni, (2 Vols. set)

US$ 266

 

155. Heart Disorders & Their Care in Ayurveda / Prof. Ajay Kumar Sharma,

US$ 23

 

156. Neurological Disorders and Care in Ayurveda/ Ed. Prof. P.H.

Kulakarni. US$ 20

 

157. Ayurveda and Diabetic Disorders/ Ed. Prof. P.H Kulakarni, US$ 20

 

158. Complementary Medicine/ Ed. Prof. P.H Kulakarni, US$ 20

 

 

 

* Alternative Medicine Series

 

1. Aromatherapy- A Complete Guide to the Healing Art/ Kathi Keville and

Mindy Green, **

 

2. Healing with Chinese Herbs/ Lesley Tierra, **

 

3. The Complete Herbal/ Nicholas Culpeper, US$ 80

 

4. Enchanting Scents- The Secrets of Aromatherapy/ Monica Junemann, **

 

5. Healing With Gemstones and Crystals/ Diane Stein, **

 

6. Mudras-Yoga In Your Hands/ Gertraud Hirschi, **

 

7. Herbal First Aid and Health Care- Medicine for a New Millenium/ Kyle

D.Christensen, D.C, M.H., **

 

8. Biomagnetic and Herbal Therapy/ Dr. Micheal Tierra, **

 

9. Secret Potions Elixirs & Concoctions- Botanical & Aromatic Recipes

for Mind Body & Soul/ Marie Anakee Miczak, **

 

10. The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Home Remedies/ Carly Wall, **

 

11. The Little Giant Encyclopedia Of Aromatherapy/ David Schiller &

Carol Schiller, **

 

 

 

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Collection of Jaffna-Style and Indian Dishes from around the World for

Daily Meals and Elaborate Feativals/ Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. **

 

2. Eternal Food-Gastronomic Ideas and Experiences of Hindus and

Buddhists/ Ed. R.S. Khare, **

 

3. Buddhist Diet Book/ L.C. Holloway, US$ 4

 

 

 

 

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