The Principles and Practice of Kaya Cikitsa (Ayurveda's Internal Medicine): Two Volumes

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Preface

I am immensely happy to present this second part of my book titled "The Principles and Practice of Kaya chikitsa" before the Ayurvedi students, Scholars and Teachers, who have Over-Enthuastically welcomed the First part of this book. My heartful thanks to all of them.

This second volume covers all the topics/subjects listed under paper-2 of BAMS syllabus prescribed by CCIM.

All the diseases pertaining to Annavaha, Pranavaha, Mutravaha, Raktavaha, Udakavaha and Rasavaha Srotases are included apart fro Jvara (fever).

The other diseases listed under part 'B' of paper-2 The Sexually-Transmitted diseases [STDS], Metabolic disorders like Diabetes mellitus along with various skin disorders etc. are also covered in detail.

Every care has been taken to present this second volume also in the same style and language used in the first volume of the Maya Cikitsa series.

All the practically, relevent points, Clinical Hints and Latest Research Inputs are incorporated and stressed where ever necessary. The Result-oriented Treatments, drugs and procedures are only included, which are duly Authenticated by Numerous Clinical Research studies and Experiences, so that the young Doctors can confidently prescribe and practice the Emerging Evidence based Ayurveda.

The subject matter is presented in a 'Catchy' format with Number of flow charts, diagrams, Tables etc., so that a student can Grasp' and preserve easily.

I hope, that students and Teaching community will extend the whole hearted support to this second part also.

Finally, I extend my heart-felt thanks to all those who are behind me in this project.

About The Book

Susruta being a practical man very clearly defined the 'Scope of Kaya Cikitsa, even though it is not his speciality. He says "Kaya Cikitsa" is concerned with "Sarvanga" related diseases like Jwara, Apasmara etc. where as Vagbhata in simple words-stressed the importance of Kaya Cikitsa as "Nityaupayogi" useful in daily life.

Kaya Cikitsa has been enumerated first, while elaborating Astanga Ayurveda. Even today this speciality is in Optimum use in the management of Health and Treatment of Diseases. Many western Medical people also are coming closer to this ancient specialty. As a matter of fact-kaya chikitsa is the perfect via medium for further propagation of Ayu. At global level and for this it serves as a Launching pad. Therefore a good edition of kaya chikitsa in English is the primary need. More over in some western countries Ayurveda course are being introduced, they too need a book in god form and content. The Indian student, studying B. A. M. S. and M. D. courses in English medium are also facing the same problem keeping all these in mind, the present work kaya chikitsa is planned in four vols covering the entire subject matter of kaya chikitsa. The CCIM curriculams for B. A. M. S. graduation. And M. D. Post graduction courses were followed while writing the book. In addition the other essential topics of current interest are also incorporated to make the work most updated and comprehensive one.

About The Author

Dr. Shetti Suresh Babu MD (Kaya Cikitsa) is a Renowned Writer, Teacher, Practioner and Researcher of Ayurveda, for more than three decades, he hails from a Traditional Ayurvedic Family, his father (Late) Dr. S. Nagabhusham, his grand father were popular physicians of their times.

Achievements

1. Dr. S. Suresh Babu, won 'Vaidya Ratna P. S. warrier prize' of Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakal, a premier institute of Ayurveda for "Best Thesis" three times consecutively in the years - 1994, 1995 and 1996. a Hat Trick Achievement.

2. Very Recently, Dr. S. Suresh Babu received state Govt. Award for best teacher in the catagery of university teachers. On 5-9-2002, teacher's day, Honourable. N. Chandra Babu Naidu, Chief Minister, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, presented the Award.

Publication

Dr. s Suresh Babu, has many publications among which following prestigious publications are published by Chaukhambha Orientalia, Varanasi.

1. Research Methodology for Ayurvedic PG Scholors. 2. Geriatrics in Ayurveda. 3. Myopathy in Ayurveda. 4. The Principles and Practice of Kaya Cikitsa Vol. I, II, 5. Astanga Samgraham (Sutra Sthana) students edition.