The author discusses in this paper the trajection called 'Punsavana' or Ayurvedic science in detail asserted by various authors of Ayurveda to have a son or a daughter at will.

In basic Ayurveda texts, Susruta, Caraka and Vagbhata, some quite specific Salts (Lavanam) have been described and their properties and actions are enumerated. By comparing those accounts with the present methods of preparation, conclusions have been made and evidently spurious methods are pointed out. The reported properties of Saindhava, Samudra, Vida, Sauvarcha, Romaka, Audbhida, Gutika, the...

In the second part of the study the author discusses disease, drug and Ayurvedic theory and practice briefly.

In the first part of the study the author discusses the overall approach of Ayurveda and records briefly here an account of global interest in it at present.

This article concerns the 20th century saga of Ayurvedic Education up to the current situation, based on a general appreciation of knowledge in Ayurveda. In this light, it considers how to improve quality of teaching and teachers. This is most important, because in education, teachers are the custodians of tradition and knowledge. As those most responsible for maintaining or restoring quality, ...

In this paper the author describes the origin and development of pushpa Ayurveda or floral therapy, a special branch of Ayurvea. The strict adherence of nonviolent principles necessitated the Jain Medical Pundits to develop this branch and put it on a proper pedestal.

The examination of Nadi (pulse) in diagnosis of diseases in the Indian system of medicine is minutely discussed here. Also the author throws some light on the emergence and its importance of this science in Ayurveda.

In this part the author explains the origination of Rasas (tastes) and their effect on Dosas (bodily humors) in various seasons. Also he throws some light on the fundamentals of Pharmacology of Ayurveda.

A quote from Charaka Samhita depicts the entire world as a teacher, suggesting Vaidyas should study other systems of medical knowledge in addition to Ayurveda. Chandrakant Prabhushanakar Shukla, former Dean of the Institute of Post Graduate Training and Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar, has practiced this vision himself for over five decades. He is known as ‘Charaka V...

The principles of Ayurveda can be used to elucidate the medicinal properties of new food stuff or medicinal substance. This point is proved with the example of custard.