The 20th chapter of Cikitsasthanam of Ashtanga Hridayam is named as Svitra Krimi Cikitsitam Adhyayah. This chapter deals with the explanation of ‘treatment of leucoderma and worms. The topics covered in this chapter include –…

WHILE IT STILL FEELS like it’s the dead of summer in Los Angeles, we’re actively calling in fall’s cooling energy to help slow things down, start looking inward, and enter our Quiet Era.Historically, fall is…

Coming to Charlottesville? Here’s a list of what to do in Charlottesville during a stay, from outdoorsy activities to wineries to sightseeing.  As a longtime resident (14 years!) of Charlottesville, VA, it is fair to…

The 19th chapter of Chikitsasthanam of Ashtanga Hridayam is named as Kustha Chikitsitam Adhyayah. This chapter deals with the explanation of ‘treatment of skin diseases’. The topics covered in this chapter include – Snehapana –…

The 18th chapter of Chikitsasthanam of Ashtanga Hridayam is named as Visarpa Chikitsitam Adhyayah. This chapter deals with the explanation of ‘treatment of herpes’. The topics covered in this chapter include – Treatment principles in…

The 16th chapter of Chikitsasthanam of Ashtanga Hridayam is named as Pandu Chikitsitam Adhyayah. This chapter deals with the explanation of ‘treatment of anemia’. The topics covered in this chapter include – Use of Kalyanaka…

The 17th chapter of Chikitsasthanam of Ashtanga Hridayam is named as Svayathu Chikitsitam Adhyayah. This chapter deals with the explanation of ‘treatment of dropsy’. The topics covered in this chapter include – Sarvanga Sopha Cikitsa…

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