Theriyar Kudineergal

Goyal, H.R.; & Shankar, V. Ravi ; editors :

Verlag: Central Council (1998), New Delhi, 1998

Beschreibung

xii,100,(14)pp, 24x18cm, Issued by the Central Council for Research in Ayurveda & Siddhi. Includes 14 single-side photoplates. First English translation of an ancient Siddha handbook of prescriptions written by Theriyar, in Tamil, circa 1rth century AD, titled "Kundineergal" ("Decoctions"). Consists of 100 stanzas and "describes some very simple preparations used as effective remedies in the clinical condiitons like constipation, cough, diarrhoea, fever, gastro-intestinal disorders, giddiness, hernia, hydrocele, hiccough,obesitty, respiratory disorders, retention of urine, diabetes, vomiting, unconsciousnes, etc." [-introduction]. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 011359

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Theriyar Kudineergal

Verlag: Central Council (1998), New Delhi

Erscheinungsdatum: 1998

Einband: orig. wrappers

Illustrator: 14 color photoplates

Zustand: Minor rubbing. VG.