Synopsis Meeting the need for an authoritative, evidence based reference on the traditional medical system of India, Scientific Basis for Ayurvedic Therapies is the first book to analyze and synthesize research supporting Ayurvedic medicine. The book reviews the latest scientific information, evaluates the research data, and presents it in an easy to use format. The editor has carefully selected topics based on the availability of scientific studies and the prevalence of a disease.

While there are many books devoted to Ayurveda, very few have any in depth basis in scientific studies. This book provides a critical evaluation of literature, clinical trials and biochemical and pharmacological studies on manor Ayurvedic therapies that demonstrates how they are supported by scientific data. Providing a natural bridge from Ayurveda to Western Medicine, Scientific Basis for Ayurvedic Therapies facilitates the integration of these therapies by health care providers.

    * Covers specific disease diagnosis, etiology, pathology, management, prognosis, scientific basis for treatment.
    * Reviews current scientific information on major Ayurvedic therapies.
    * Includes information previously only found in research and journals from India.
    * Explores the scientific basis of Ayurvedic concepts of diseases, diagnosis, and treatments.
    * Develops new interpretations of Ayurvedic concepts of therapies based on modern knowledge where possible.
    * Supplies a critical evaluation of published clinical and biological studies on Ayurvedic therapies.