Fundamentals of Psychiatry In Ayurveda

The Present book "Fundamentals of Psychiatry in Ayurveda" is an honest effort to explore the concept of mind in Ayurveda along with importance of mind and body relationship in Ayurveda.

The concept of Psycho-somatic constitution,role of psychological factors on health,psychosomatic diseases are extensively discussed in the book.

The book is an endeavour to explore the etilogy and pathology of psychiatric diseases in accordance with Ayurvedic fundamentals of Dosa-Dhatu-Prakriti-Sattva-Indiya.

Preventive and curative aspects of psychiatric illnesses in Ayurveda are explained in easy way.

A conclusive list of useful Ayurvedic drugs for psychiatric diseases is included in the book.

The wholesome and unwholesome diets and regimens beneficial for maintaining a healthy mind and body are illustrated.

A comprehensive and conceptual review of Nidan - Samprapti-Lakshana-Chikitsa of different psychiatirc diseases described in Ayurveda is explained in the book.

Relevant quotations from literature are added in foot notes for ready reference.

Illustrative tables and flowcharts are used for better and easy understanding of topics.