This volume contains the seminar papers of 2015. The scope of
ayurvedic principles and practices in managing renal diseases was
addressed by Dr. Sreenivasa Acharya. This title includes the approach
of Ayurveda in renal diseases, modern treatments followed in kidney
related disorders and ayurvedic clinical experiences in renal
complaints. Other authors are Dr. Ramadas Pisharody, Dr. K. Murali
and Dr. C.D. Sahadevan.

Author: Gita Krishnankutty

P.S. Varier founded the Arya Vaidya Sala in 1902 one of the first
centers that sold readymade Ayurvedic medicines. His activities were
not confined to the medical field. As a good physician, scholar, poet,
dramatist, musician, entrepreneur and philantothropist, his efforts
embraced the entire realm of our cultural life. This title reconstructs
the history of this extra ordinary man and the institutions he established
and nurtured.

This volume includes the seminar papers of 2016. According to
Dr. M.S. Valiathan research carried out in ayurvedic biology in the
last decade has shown evidence of scientific basis of dosaprakriti
and the mechanistic basis of the action of rasayana and panchakarma.
This volume contains Clinical experiences in cardiac diseases shared
by VaidyamadhamV.M. Rishikumaran Namboodiri and Dr. A.K.
Manaojkumar. The importance of medicinal herbs in cardiac
protection is written by Dr. P.Y. Ansari. Shri Thaigi Subhash described
the role of yoga in cardiac care. And the contemporary medical
treatment alone is not sufficient in managing many cardiac ailments
by Dr. M. Vijayakumar.

Author :Dr. G. Purushothamacharyulu & Dr. Arundhathi Purushotham

The morbidities are related to or caused by degeneration are termed
as degenerative diseases. These conditions are described in detail in
this book along with ayurvedic views and brief principles of therapies
with special reference to samsodhana treatment. The vastikarma,
virechana and rasayana therapies are regarded as very effective
therapeutic measures in the treatment of degenerative measures.

Ayurvedic medicines certainly improve the quality of life of the cancer
patients. In this title, integrating different systems of treatment in
healthcare: A public policy perspective was addressed by
Dr. V. Ramankutty. This volume contains the seminar papers of 2010.
The authors included Dr. E. Narayanankuttyvarier, Dr. M. Kesavan,
Dr. Sanjeevvasudevan and Dr. K.M. Madhu. Recent advances in the
management of cancer, Ayurvedic approach in Cancer, Palliative care
are discussed in detail.

Author : Dr Sureshbabu

The role of psychic factor in disease production was identified
ayurveda much earlier. The nature of psychosomatic mechanism
with special reference to manasika and saririka dosas is discussed in
detail. The scope of psychic factor is so widened that a group of
new illnesses known as psychosomatic or stress related are diseases
emerged. Ayurvedic approach towards these problem are promotion
of satvaguna over the rajo, tamo dosa through measures like
acararasayanam, sativikaahara, sadvartta and rasayanachikitsa.
Diversion of mind from the stressors factors through various means
like meditation, dhyanam, yoga and other relaxation methods called
satvavajayachikitsa. Administration of curative medicines, vasti,
virechana to cure psychosomatic diseases is known as
yuktivyapatsrayachikitsa. This has been discussed in greater depth
covering samana, sodhana, rasayana drugs in this work.

Author : Aryavaidyan P R Varier

Author: CA Varier

Author : Vaidyaratnam P S Varier

Author : Madhavikutti  K Varier

Author : Dr Amritha M S, Dr Drisyadas V

This catalogue includes the information about Classical formulations,
P&P formulations and new generation medicines.

Author : Dr K Rajagopalan

Author : Vaidyabhooshanam Raghavan Thirumulpad ,Aryavaidyan N V K Varier

Author: C A Varier

Purvakarmas are the preparatory procedures required to be
undertaken before pancakarma therapy. This title contains the seminar
papers of 2008. The principles and procedure of Snehanam (the
usage of medicated ghrita or oil) and Svedanam (Sudation therapy)
is discussed in detail. These two procedures are done before
Panchakarma. The mode of action of these two procedures and its
various modalities are well explained by the authors Dr. L. Mahadevan
and Dr. G. Shyamakrishnan

Author :Dr. V.V.S. Sastry

Svastavrittam is a subject, which deals with the mode of leading life
by a healthy man for its maintenance. Ayurveda is the knowledge of
the science of “Ayu”. The comprehensive definition of the word
Ayu as postulated by Caraka is Sarirendriya satvatmasamyoga ie, a
coordinated state of sarira, indriyas, manas and atma and therefore
implies life . To maintain the healthy state, various adoptive measures
regarding the ahara, vihara and carya for everyday and erca season
have been laid down in Ayurveda. Such adoptive methods/measures
are clearly illustrated by the senior author.

This volume includes the therapeutic index of Classical formulations,
P&P formulations and new generation formulatons of Arya Vaidya
Sala. It gives the ingredient and quantity details, indication, dose
factor and textual reference of formulations representing major
categories like Arishta, Bhasma, Ghrita, Gulika, Kashaya, Leha,
Rasakriya and Taila. It is our hope that this volume will be found
useful as regular reference manual by the Ayurvedic physicians
across the country.

Vaidyaratnathinte Diaryilude

Author :Dr. Radha Agarwal

This title discusses the classification of Vasti, its mode of action etc.
Action of vasti is not limited to nabhi pradesa, Kati, parsva and kuksi.
Potency of the vasti drugs spreads all over the body and easily comes
out along with the churned purisha and dosa. The term vasti denotes
niruha and anuvasana both as they do elimination of purisa and dosa.

Authors : Dr. E. Surendran

This title is a compilation of classical scientific writings on the signs
and symptoms of both health and disease. These are arranged
according to the constituents of body and mind. The contents of
this book also includes Angapratyangapariksha, Dhatuupadhatu
pariksa, Malapariksa, Aharasaktipariksa, Vyayamasaktipariksa, Indriya
pariksa, Satvapariksa and Vegapravartanam

Currently, global health sector and economy are significantly
disadvantaged due to ascending incidence of genetic, metabolic, and
infectious disorders. Though much advancement has been made in
innovative scientific tools that detail human physiology, diagnostics,
and pathological states, the remedy is seldom formulated. Rasaayana
is one of its kinds in terms of being an all-inclusive multifaceted
discipline that stresses preventive and therapeutic strategies which
involve appropriate use of herbs-mineral formulations, dietetics,
lifestyle, and social decorum advocacies that aims at holistic and
humanistic care.

Authors: Dr Rajesh N, Dr Najmamol K

Thyroid problems are more prevalent nowadays than before. This
title contains the seminar papers of 2017. Modern approaches in
thyroid disorders by Dr. T.D. Unnikrishnan Kartha, ayurvedic
approach by Dr. Vishnu Namboodiri, Dr. P.R. Ramesh and the
importance of Ballatakakshiram in Hypothyridism by Dr. A.K.
Manojkumar, are the contents of this book.

Author: Dr Abhilash.M

Myopathy is mainly a disease involving impairment in dhatu metabolism
due to various factors. The disease can also be congenital. The
modern science considered the disease as a disorder. Studies have
been carried out classifying the disease based on etiology and clinical
features. With respect to Ayurveda view of the error in dhatu
metabolism, srothorodha, agni and various causes which has been
studied in relation to this disorder. The title gives a discussion on
mamsadhatu as well as modern evaluation and Ayurvedic approach
on myopathy.

Author: Dr Anil kumar

Author : Aryavaidyam P V Raghava Varier

Author : Vaidyabhooshanam Raghavan Tirumulpad

Author : Dr. G. Purushothamacharyulu & Dr. Arundhathi Purushotham

Vata is the prime dosa among the three controlling factors of the
body. Incidence of Pakshaghata or Hemiplegia is observed in
proportion to the increasing age which confirms vataprakopa of old
age. The incidence of significant dhamanipratichaya is also associated
with pakshaghata. Disorders of mastishka, hridaya and vasti,
raktasammarda, madhumeha and smoking constitute the important
risk factors of Pakshaghata. Appropriate management in acute stage
is very important to save life of the patient and to prevent disabilities.
Snehapana, abhyanga, svedana, virechana, vasti, sirovasti,
sastikapindasveda be adopted in a personalised approach

Author : Dr S R Varier

Author : Dr. G. Purushothamacharyulu & Dr. Arundhathi Purushotham

Ear, Nose and mouth are the main portal entries of the body situated
in the head, which is the most vital part of the body. These three
organs are the seats of hearing, smelling and tasting and are exposed
to many disorders if appropriate preventive measures are not adopted.
In Ayurveda plenty of drugs are available to manage these disorders
which include snehana, svedana, vamana, virechana, sirovirechana,
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dhumapana, kabalagraha, gandusha etc. Modern aids like head mirror,
speculae, auriscope, laryngoscope etc. can help in understanding
the diseases well and to implement ayurvedic therapies more
appropriately. The authors here attempted to interpret the recent
observations of modern medicine in ENT and epidemiological studies
of scientists wherever feasible to substantiate the concepts of
Ayurveda.

Author : Dr .B.Syamala

Although pregnancy is not a disease but a normal function of the
body, there is no doubt a pregnant woman is exposed to various
risks that are peculiar to pregnancy. Moreover, the diseases to which
all women are liable are often increased gravity when associated
with the pregnancy state. Maternal adaptations to pregnancy, antenatal
care, minor discomforts of pregnancy, principles of management of
pregnant women, major types of diseases during pregnancy, diseases
affecting the foetus are discussed in detail by Dr. B. Shyamala in this
volume. This book may help in treating the common ailments
occurring during pregnancy highlighting further research works and
progress in the subject.

Author : Dr. V.V. Subramania Sastri

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic and debilitating disease. This volume
includes etiology, pathogenesis, signs and symptoms and treatment
of diabetes. Authors stress the role of ayurveda in the total
management of diabetes.

Author : Vaidyabhooshanam Raghavan Thirumulpad

Author : Avanapparamb Maheswaran Namboothirippad

This title contains newly emerging, reemerging and antibiotic
resistance pathogens in the scenario of an accelerated globalization.
The rapid changes in the environment is the main reason for severe
epidemic fevers. This book contains papers presented at the 50th
Ayurveda seminar on ‘Contemporary infectious fevers’ held at
Kottakkal on 2013. Public health challenges and solutions were
discussed by Dr. T. Jayakrishnan. This volume includes the essays
of Dr. Eswarasarma, Dr. K. Srikumar and Dr. Rajahariprasad.

Author : Vaidyabhooshanam raghavan thirumulpad

Authors : Dr. P.M. Madhu & Dr. Anjali Sivaram

Gulma is a clinical condition mainly due to vaigunya of apana and
samana in which abdominal bulging is the cardinal feature. This title
is an attempt to study the diagnostic as well as treatment aspects of
the disease gulma. Gulma is such an entity of disorder in which
indistinctiveness is the cardinal feature. Both the authors could
evaluate the ayurvedic materials on Gulmam a therapeutic useful
manner

This volume contains the seminar papers of 2012. Modern
perspective of liver disorders, ayurvedic concept of hepatitis, Liver
Cirrhosis and Hepatocellular carcinoma are discussed in detail in this
title. The authors are Dr. Philip Augustine, Dr. M.R.Vasudevan
Namboodiri, Dr. N. Subhashbabu and Dr. B. Dinesh.

Author: Dr. K Rajagopalan

Author : Vaidyabhooshanam Raghavan Tirumulpad

This title consist of Ayurvedic seminar papers of 2004. The authors
are Dr. M.J. George, Dr. E.G. Mohankumar, Dr. C. Sureshkumar
and Yogacharya Vijayaraghavan. This volume gives a clear clinical
picture of inter vertebral disc prolapse and its management. The
anatomical and pathological aspects are described in detail. The yogic
way of management of disc problems is also discussed in detail.

Author : Dr. G. Purushothamacharyulu & Dr. Arundhathi Purushotham

The proper formation and excretion of feces is an indication of healthy
body. Pravahika is characterized by defecation of small quantity of
feces containing blood and mucus. The passing of feces repeatedly
or in excessive quantity along with the dhatus of the body or in an
immature form accompanied with pain, strain, tenesmus etc. are
considered as abnormal. This title describes the aetiology,
pathogenesis, clinical features, treatment and research work of
pravahika.

Author : Aryavaidyan P V Raghavavarier

Authors : Dr. V.V. Subramania Sastri

Vatarakta is a disease of the joints caused by the vitiation of vata and
rakta, the causative factor being multiple. This volume contains the
patho physiology, signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis and
treatment of Vatasonita.

Authors : Dr. G. Purushothamacharyulu & Dr. Arundhathi Purushotham

Gridhrasi is a condition where dysfunction of sciatic nerve
characterized by stiffness, pain, radiating down the posterior border
of the thigh. Ayurveda advocates specific way of management of
Ghridhrasi with highly efficacious methods with safe and easily
available drugs. The adoption of swastavritta with special reference
to abhyanga and appropriate postures, asanas and exercises can help
preventing the disease. Authors are senior physicians with rich clinical
experience.

This title describes the scientific information and clinical management
of Post COVID Syndrome. Ayurveda can play a vital role in managing
the pandemic, with a multidimensional approach that includes
prophylactic and rehabilitative measures

Author : Dr. V.V. Subramania Sastry

The erotic passion is present in every creature. Ayurveda states that
righteousness, wealth, affection and good repute are dependent on
begetting a son. This book discusses various aspects of sex in a
scientific manner. Proper sex education includes the anatomy and
physiology of the sexual and other erotic organs, marriage, sex act,
orgasm, problems encountered in sex act, diseases that affect the
sex act and family planning methods.

Author : Aryavaidyan S Varier

Autism is a complex genetic and neurological disorder. The disease
is a challenge to health, education and social development. This title
contains the seminar papers of 2009. Current trends in the science
of neurology with particular reference to child care was addressed
in the volume by Dr. M. Sambasivan. Early detection and management
of Autism well explained by Dr. P.A. Suresh, Childhood autism an
Ayurvedic Perspective by Dr. S.K. Ramachandran and the clinical
experiences of Autism by Dr. T.P. Udayakumari are the other contents
of this volume.

Scleroderma is a chronic connective tissue disease generally classified
as one of the autoimmune rheumatic disease. Hardening of the skin
is one of the most visible manifestations of the disease. Scleroderma
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affects the connective tissues which surrounds the join, blood vessels
and internal organs beneath the affected area of skin. This title includes
diagnostic methods, treatments, ayurvedic approach, prevention of
scleroderma.

Author: Radha Agarwal

Udavarta which originates from the word ‘ut’ indicates gati and the
term ‘vartula’ indicates its whirlpool movement all along its course.
Vegadharana’ makes, one understand easily the urdhvagati, but the
main concept lies in knowing the urdhvagati of vayu due to
viprakrishtakaranas. It is very difficult to diagnose udavarta as it is a
syndrome. This title provides detailed study of Udavarta, its
complications and treatments.

Author : Aryavaidyan P V Raghava Varier

Author : Dr Girija Ramkumar

Irritable bowel syndrome can be defined as a combination of
abdominal pain or discomfort and altered bowel movement. This
volume includes the seminar papers of 2007. The authors are Dr. K.
Vinayachandran Nair, Dr. S. Gopakumar, Dr. N. Jaya and Dr. N.K.
Muhammad Iqbal. Ayurvedic perspective and modern approach on
IBS is discussed in detail. The clinical research on IBS also explained

Authors : Dr. Bhushan A. Sarmandal

The skin is the outermost covering of body tissue which protects
internal organs from the environment. It reflects internal changes
and reacts in the environment. Usually it adapts easily and returns to
a normal stage. Sometimes it fails to do so and skin disorders appear.
Affliction of this disease confines one to a place or rather restricts
one’s movements because of the embarrassing situation or
circumstances they are in. Visarpa is one such disease that calls for
immediate attention. The general etiology, pathogenesis, clinical
features, diagnosis, management of visarpa, kshataja visarpa, modern
concept of visarpa, prevention of visarpa etc. are discussed in detail
in this title.

Author 😛 Maadhavikutty

This volume includes the seminar papers of annual seminar of 2006.
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive degenerative disorder
of the central nervous system. The process of degeneration is
regarded as a physiological phenomenon in old age. This title includes
the essays of Dr. K. Rajagopalan, Dr. K. Murali, Dr. K.G. Ravindran,
Dr. Prakash Mangalasseri and Dr. S. Ram Manohar. Ayurvedic
approach on Parkisonism is discussed in detail. The causative factors,
pathology, treatment procedures, clinical experiences are well
explained.

Authors : Dr. Ajay Gopalani G. & Dr. Bhushan Sarmandal

Obesity is a condition which affects the functioning of the various
body systems. This title focuses on ayurvedic aspects of medodhatu
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and sthaulya in detail along with other relevant knowledge of lipids,
fats and disease, investigation and management of obesity. Diseases
connected to obesity such as hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery
disease, osteoarthritis, infertility, impotency, anxiety, depression etc.
are also dealt in detail. This book illustrates the various aspects of
obesity, its etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features and management

Authors : Dr. Gopalini Ajay G. & Dr. Bhushan A. Sarmandal
Pages: 221 Price:125
Hepatopathy is the term used to denote a group of disorders associated
with liver. All the functions of liver are very much related to healthy
life. This title contains general modern investigations in hepatopathy,
acute hepatitis, auto immune hepatitis, alcoholic liver diseases, portal
hypertension, liver cirrhosis, toxic and drug induced hepatitis, parasitic
and other cysts of liver, hepatic abscesses, ayurvedic concept and
treatment of jaundice, ayurvedic concept of hepatic tumours,
ayurvedic research drugs in hepatopathy etc. The authors have made
a successful attempt to correlate the available references to liver
disorders in ayurvedic literature to modern concepts.

Authors : Dr. P.K. Ushakumari & Dr. G. Nagabhushanam

Endometriosis is defined as the deposition of the endometrial tissue
at abnormal sites in the body instead of where it should normally be
positioned. It is characterized by the formation of endometrium like
cells on the ectopic parts of the body other than in the uterus. The
site can be overies, parts of viscera, appendix or even remote places
like lungs and brain. As per the influence of hormonal stimulation, it
acts as bleeding spots, just like the endometrium causing a variety of
symptoms. It is also of the main causes of infertility. This volume is
an attempt to explore the efficacy of ayurvedic treatment for
endometriosis.

Understanding prakriti is essential in identifying health and illness in
a person. A deep knowledge regarding features of sama avastha and
visama avastha is mandatory. When dosha analysis is scientifically
done during each steps of decision making as well as treatment,
cikitsa becomes more target oriented, less time consuming, cost
effective, It also makes the clinical experience presentable to a
scientific world

Author : Dr. Praveen Balakrishnan
Pages: 104 Price: 120
Roganutpadaniyam chapter of Ashtangahridayam elucidates the
methods to prevent diseases of sarira, manas and atma. This title
discuss the concept of health and preservation of in total, we can
read the modalities for prevention of all types of diseases

Author : Dr. Praveen Balakrishnan

The word srotas denotes space for moving and rodha means
obstruction to the function of vayu. This title gives the basics of
srotas and treatment principles of srotorodha.

Author : Dr. Sreelaksmi & Dr. Midhu Parvathy

Doshabhediyam of Acharya Vagbhata deals with fundamental
doctrines of Ayurveda. The correlation of these principles to a
particular structural entity in the body has its own limitations. But as
researchers we should always have that inquisitiveness to see beyond
and read in between the verses to suck the nectar in true sense.

Author : Dr Pravenn Balakrishnan

Rasabhediyam is a chapter that is described in Astangasangraha and
Ashtangahridaya which deal with karma of various tastes.
Commentators Indu and Arunadtta explain that such a chapter termed
Rasabhediya was described separately to elaborate the various aspects
of rasa, as it is one of the major components of pharmacodynamics
of a drug. There are other factors for pharmacodynamics of a drug
namely guna,virya,vipaka and karma. Rasbhediya was described in
samhita to explains the nature, formation, classification and action
of the rasa or in other terms pharmacodynamics of drug based on
rasa.

Authors : Dr. Abhilash M. & Dr. Lakshmi

The subject avarana,gives a first impression that,it is only meant for
a theoretical debate among the great scholars of Ayurveda. Whether
it is having much clinical applicability or not, is worth discussing.
There are many clinical experiences regarding avarana. Avarana is
caused by an obstruction to the physical, chemical , mechanical and
physiological atributes of vata. The authors discussed in detail various
aspects of avarana, with their clinical implications.

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Author : Vaidyabhushanam K. Raghavan Tirumulpad
Rasavaisheshika is a treatise, which deals with the subject of
Dravyagunavijnanam. How the dravyas take shape and how the
properties affect body are scientifically and rationally explained in
Rasavaisheshika. This book is a commentary on the work
Rasavaisheshika of Bhudhist Nagarjunaa may belong to a period
prior to the samhitas.

Author : Dr. K. Srikumar

Impotency is a complaint commonly encountered in ten to thirty
percent of adults. We think that this is a timely publication in view of
the modern social circumstances where people are put to several
stress conditions resulting in sex related ailments. Our scriptures
advice us to enjoy life in all its essence. Our tradition dose not consider
sex as taboo. The whole section of Vajeekarana deals with methods
of rejuvenation. This title discusses male reproductive system,
diagnosis of erectile dysfunction, Diagnosis of impotence,
classification of impotence and management in detail.

Author : Dr. V.V. Subrahmanya Sastri

The foundation of Ayurveda is Tridosha Siddhantha. In this book
Dr.Subramanya Sastri scientifically explains the physiology of human
body through the principles of Vata, pitta and kapha keeping in
view some of the processes as explained by modern science without
detriment to the main concept postulated in Ayurveda. The author
was deputy director and research officer under CCRAS.

Indian Medicinal Plants, based on treatise prepared by S. Raghunatha
Iyer, a scholar of both Sanskrit and Ayurveda, aims to make an
authoritative contribution to the field. The original work which drew
on classical texts, as well as current research has been updated by
scholars associated with Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal. This unique
compendium published by Orient Blackswan offers profiles of 500
key species with detailed taxonomic information. The main texts
present properties and uses in a format which cites ancient verse
texts and ethnobotanical sources. This rare work in five volumes
should be of special interest to practitioners of Ayurveda, alternative
medicines, students of Ayurveda, the research community and
industry associated with medical botany, pharmacologists,
sociologists and medical herbalists. Dr.P.K.Warrier, Prof. V.P.K.
Nambiar, and Dr. C. Ramankutty undertook a thorough review of
the work of Raghunatha Iyer.

Ayurveda, the ancient indigenous system of healing upholds a
supreme vision encompassing the entire living beings including the
universal flora and fauna. This paved way to the evolution and
emergence of a systematised knowledge baseVrkshaayurveda –
Ayurveda for plant kingdom. Relevance of Vrkshaayurveda resurged
in the background of sustainable agriculture. This book
‘Vrkshaayurveda’, is a part of encyclopedic work (dealing with
several subjects) by Saarngadhara which is known as Saarngadharapaddhati.

Author : Dr. N.V. Krishnankutty Varier

This title describes the Origin of Ayurveda, classical texts in Ayurveda,
Ayurveda through the ages, Gods and Sages, different versions.
Contents in Carakasamhita, Susruta samhita, contents of
Kasyapasamhita, detailed study of Samhitas and Ayurveda in the
Bhudhist era. Eminent historian Prof. M.G.S. Narayanan has added
value to this book by providing an introduction “what distinguishes
this work from the works of other Indian scholars on medical history
is the effort to pursue a scientific course with a mind freed from all
superstition. His mature scholarship in social history as well as
Ayurveda seems to have enabled Varier to take this bold stand.” An
extensive study on the different stages of development of Indian
health care system from its early beginning to the present day.

Author : Dr. P. Pushpangadan & Dr. S. Rajasekharan

Madakadravyas were prepared and used mainly for medicinal
purposes in ancient times. A narcotic is a substance that relieves
pain and induces sleep. In this article Dr. P. Pushpangadan and
Dr. S. Rajasekharan describes the madakadravyas from the ancient
period to present era in a chronological manner and have critically
discussed its merits and demerits pharmacologically as well as
clinically.

This title comprises essays like global perspective on Ayurveda,the
need of mainstreaming traditional health care system,different types
of diseases in ancient India, future of ayurvedic drug sector,status
of ayurvedic education in India and abroad, future scope of herbal
medicines,the current trends in new health care products,Vaghbhata’s
Uniqueness, by various authors.

Ayurveda, the ancient indigenous system of healing upholds a supreme vision encompassing the entire living beings including the universal flora and fauna. This paved way to the evolution and emergence of a systematised knowledge base Vrkshaayurveda – Ayurveda for plant kingdom. Relevance of Vrkshaayurveda resurged in the background of sustainable agriculture. This book ‘Vrkshaayurveda’, is a part of encyclopedic work (dealing with several subjects) by Saarngadhara which is known as Saarngadhara-paddhati

Authors : Dr. P.K. Warrier, Prof. V.P.K. Nambiar, Ganapathi

This book is the output of the International Development Research
centre (IDRC)sponsored research project implemented between 1993
and March 1999 by AryaVaidyaSala.Twenty species of medicinal
plants growing predominantly in the Westernghats of Southern India
were selected for an in-depth study. These species were selected
because of the high demand for them.Information of distribution,parts
of plants extensively used in medicines. The results of intensive
pharmacognostic study are provided to serve as a reference material
for checking adulteration.

Author : Dr Vinodkumar M V

Author : Dr. Praveen Balakrishnan

Agni is modified tejomahabhuta and hence all the gunakarma of
tejomahabhuta will be present for agni. Ayurveda acharyas have
borrowed the concept of agni from darasanas. No function in the
body can undergo without the presence of agni. Proper understanding
of the concept and its application is very much required for success
of treatment. This title provides a clear picture of Agni. Agni in human
body performs five different types of activities through the variants
Pacaka, ranjaka, bhrajaka, alocaka and sadhaka.

Dr. K. Srikumar

In ancient times physicians framed diagnostic methods using the
tools available at that time. Most of them were subjective. Today
one requires objective parameters to understand the disease and its
pathology. The various diagnostic methods mentioned in this book
are dasavidha rogipariksha, rogapariksha, examination of
dosas,methods of interrogation, system wise examination of the
ojas,various interrogatory methods, qualities of a royal physician,
nidanapanchakas, trividhapariksha, sadvidhapariksha, astavidha
pariksha and nadipariksha.
The discussion at the end gives a comprehensive view of the contents.
Proper chart presentations and diagrams provide an insight to the
readers and make this text more informative.

This book is a collection of articles on various aspects of Ayurveda,by
renowned scholars.In 1964,Arya Vaidya Sala started conducting
annual seminars on the Founder’s day. The proceedings were
published regularly. Commemorative lectures came to be conducted
every year from 1985.The papers contained in this volume, except
the first are the texts of lectures delivered on such occasions. They
are presented in a single volume so that the readers get an opportunity
to acquaint themselves with the perspective of different authors on
subjects of topical interest.

This title providing detailed information on the 1025 medicinal plant
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species in different languages, places where they grow naturally,
parts used in medicine, important uses etc. This book lists the medicinal
plants alphabetically by their Latin names. English, Hindi, Malayalam
and Sanskrit names of plants are included.

Authors : Dr. A.B. Remashree, Dr. K.K.Vijayan, Dr. Indira Balachandran

This publication is the outcome of a project funded by NMPB on
developing pharmacognostic standards of important twenty bark
drugs used in Ayurveda. This treatise shall serve as a handbook on
identification of medicinal plants (Barks) that can be adopted by any
laboratory with minimum expenditure and expertise.

harmonious blend of Ayurvedic Sarira and Western anatomy,
retaining the identity of classical wisdom. This book is divided into
eight chapters, contains Garbhavakrantiya, anga vibhaga, asthi
vibhaga, sandhi vibhaga, pesi vibhaga, nadi vibhaga, angakarma
vibhaga and tandranadi vibhaga. This book was first published in
1925.

Author : Dr. Radha Agarwal

This title discusses the classification of Vasti, its mode of action etc.
Action of vasti is not limited to nabhi pradesa, Kati, parsva and kuksi.
Potency of the vasti drugs spreads all over the body and easily comes
out along with the churned purisha and dosa. The term vasti denotes
niruha and anuvasana both as they do elimination of purisa and dosa.

Author : Vaidyaratnam P.S.Varier

Cikitsasangraham describes common ayurvedic formulations
prescribed by physicians authenticated by classical text books.
Medicine dosage, methods of usage and dietary restrictions are also
included. This book also describes the pathogenesis, symptoms and
other details of common ailments and prescribes the treatments for
them. Besides there is a detailed description of Panchakarmas. Detailed
description of Dhara, Pizhicil and Navarakkizhi are also included.

Author : Vaidyaratnam P.S.Varier

Brihacchariram is a concise text book of human anatomy written in
Sanskrit with commentary and illustrations. It is the result of a scholarly
approach, combining eastern and western wisdom thus providing a
holistic approach to medical science. The first part covers
embryology and histology providing a detailed account of the brain,
the nervous system and different tissues. The second part deals
with osteology where we get elaborate description of bones and
allied structures with clear illustrations. The first volume was
published 1942 during the golden jubilee celebrations of Arya Vaidya
Sala and the second volume was published in 1969, during the birth
centenary celebrations of the author.

Author : Dr. M. Abhilash

Raktapitta is a disease characterized by raktadushti and pittakopa.
Its seriousness is increased when we consider the functions of blood
in modern perspective. Raktadhatu is next only to rasadhatu is the
order of dhatuparinama. The disease is closely related to raktadhatu
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which is responsible for the most important function of the body
ie.jeevanakarma. The treatment of raktapitta becomes more effective
if we understand the exact relationship between rakta and pitta. This
title provides essential information regarding the causes, diagnosis
and management of raktapitta.

Dr. V.V.S. Sastry

Svastavrittam is a subject, which deals with the mode of leading life
by a healthy man for its maintenance. Ayurveda is the knowledge of
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the science of “Ayu”. The comprehensive definition of the word
Ayu as postulated by Caraka is Sarirendriya satvatmasamyoga ie, a
coordinated state of sarira, indriyas, manas and atma and therefore
implies life . To maintain the healthy state, various adoptive measures
regarding the ahara, vihara and carya for everyday and erca season
have been laid down in Ayurveda. Such adoptive methods/measures
are clearly illustrated by the senior author

Author: Dr. M.R.Raghavavarier
This is the story of one man, Vaidyaratnam P.S.Varier, and how the
institution he founded in 1902, the Arya Vaidya Sala at Kottakkal, has
adapted this ancient tradition to needs of twenty first centuary.

This volume includes the therapeutic index of Classical formulations,
P&P formulations and new generation formulatons of Arya Vaidya
Sala. It gives the ingredient and quantity details, indication, dose
factor and textual reference of formulations representing major
categories like Arishta, Bhasma, Ghrita, Gulika, Kashaya, Leha,
Rasakriya and Taila. It is our hope that this volume will be found
useful as regular reference manual by the Ayurvedic physicians
across the country

This tittles consists of seminar paper of 2011
Ayurveda needs to be validated on modern scientific research
methodology taking care not to compromise with its basic tenets
and philosophy. This volume includes Ayurveda research an overview
by Dr. Ramesh Babu Devalla, Clinical research in Ayurveda: Current
status and future prospects By Dr. P. Ram Manohar, Current trends
in Ayurvedic clinical Practice an Overview by Dr. P.M. Varier, Dr.
K. Muraleedharan and and Dr. Preeven .M.Varier, Rasayanatherapy
of Ayurveda- a contemporary scientific View by K. Suryamoorthy
and K.P. Guruprasad and The resource base of medicinal plants –
An over view on some issues of supply by Dr. Haridasan & Dr. S.N.
Venugoplan Nair.

An Anthology of Essays by Experts to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier

Number of Pages: 399
This brief anthology of invited essays by professional experts, as a collective effort, attempts to take a perspectival view on some current concepts, concerns and approaches pertaining to the core components of ayurveda, in the context of the ongoing paradigmatic shifts. There has happened a boosting of enthusiasm and proliferation of activities in both the academic and the functional domains of ayurveda. This volume is conceived as a record of those developments and their implications.
The authors include: Dr. D.B. Anantha Narayana, Dr. Burton Cleetus, Dr. Syal Kumar, Dr. M.S. Valiathan, Dr. Bhushan Patwardhan, Prof. Vaidya K.S. Dhiman, Prof. M.S. Swaminathan, Vaidya P. Rammanohar, Dr. Antonio Morandi, Vaidya Jayakrishna Nayak, Dr. Unnikrishnan Payyappallimana, Dr. Geetha Krishnan Gopalakrishna Pillai, Dr. Narendra S. Bhatt, Prof. Dr. G.G. Gangadharan, Dr. Lakshmi Pulakat, Prof. Vd. Anup Thakar, Prof. S.C. Lakhotia, Dr. Subrahmanya Kumar Kukkupuni and many more…

This title is an anthology of essays dedicated to the memory of
Aryavaidyan S.Varier. This book includes essays of Vaidyabhushanam
K. Raghavantirumulpad, Dr. Ashok D.B. Vaidya, Dr. K. Rajagopalan,
Dr. K.P. Muralidharan, Dr. M. Sambasivan, Dr. M.S. Valithan,
Dr. M.D. Nair, Dr. D.B. Anantha Narayana, Dr. M.J. Nanjan,
Dr. Ranjit Roy Choudhury, Dr. M.S. Baghel, Dr. Y. Niranjan,
Dr. M.S. Thirunavukkarasu, Dr. T.S. Muraleedharan, Dr. K.
Madhavankutty, Dr. P.R. Krishnakumar, Vaidyamadham Cheriya
Narayanan Namboodiri, Dr. K.G. Paulose, Dr. M.R. Raghavavarier,
Jalaja Sinha, Dr. C.R. Agnives, Dr. Rajiv Kr. Sharma, Dr. Sunil Dutt,
Dr.S.Rajasekharan,Dr.P.G. Latha, Dr. Anand Chaudhary, Dr.
Sureshkumar and Dr. G.S. Raju, on different topics.

The celebration of the 90th birthday of Dr. P.K. Warrier was a major
mile stone in the long history of Arya Vaidya Sala. This book brought
out during the yearlong Navati celebrations by Arya Vaidya Sala.
This book is dedicated to the healing touch of one of the true leaders
beyond comparison and comprehension. Here we can see the clear
picture of highly satisfied experience of patients. This brief volume
is a compilation of gratitude and love towards Dr. Warrier penned by
a few of his patients

Dr. K. Muraleedharan

This book is anthology of elegantly written articles that picture the
profile of Dr. P.K. Warrier. It includes clinical experiences, newly
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emerging diseases, and strategies of ayurvedic treatments etc. along
with reminiscences of the author’s acquaintance with great
philanthropist of our times.

Seminar Papers 2020

Dr. Aravind Reghukumar, Dr. Mukesh E., Dr. S. Rajagopala
Dr. T.M.U. Varier

This title describes the scientific information and clinical management of Post COVID Syndrome. Ayurveda can play a vital role in managing the pandemic, with a multidimensional approach that includes prophylactic and rehabilitative measures

Dr. P.K. Warrier

These reminiscences of luminary of our time recount the story of
rural village that became the nerve center of Ayurveda and the history
of growth of indigenous medical system in modern times, along
with the eventful account of awakening of a country to the light of
independence during the last century. They also bring with them the
experiences of life of an ordinary citizen hailing from an upcountry
village who grew to the status of a world citizen. This book is
translation of Smritiparvam, autobiography of Dr. P.K.Warrier, by
Sudha Varier.

This collection consists of a few of the rare clinical experiences of
Dr. P.K. Warrier. The data for the present anthology are selected
from hundreds of case sheets on the basis of complexity, enormity
and rarity of the ailments. They are offered in a particular format in
order that they could address the interests and needs of our target
audience including the students and practitioners of Ayurveda. The
cases included in this volume clearly into three separate sections,
namely, Vyadhimargam, Kriyamargam and Pathyamargam. The
articles are arranged here accordingly

ആരോഗ്യസംരക്ഷണത്തിന് നമ്മുടെ ചുറ്റുപാടുമുള്ള ചെടികളുടെ ഔഷധഗുണം ശാസ്ത്രീയമായി ഉപയോഗപ്പെടുത്തുന്ന രീതികൾ വിശദമായി പുസ്തകത്തിൽ രേഖപ്പെടുത്തിയിട്ടുണ്ട്. ചെടികളുടെ രൂപവിവരണം, രാസഘടകങ്ങൾ, രസാദിഗുണങ്ങൾ, ഗുണകർമ്മങ്ങൾ എന്നിവയും ഇതിൽ വായിക്കാം

മാധവിക്കുട്ടി കെ. വാരിയർ

പേജുകളുടെ എണ്ണം: 212     ഭാരം: 250 ഗ്രാം

സമാദരണീയനായ കോട്ടയ്ക്കൽ ആര്യവൈദ്യശാല മുൻ മാനേജിംഗ് ട്രസ്റ്റി ഡോ. പി.കെ. വാരിയരുടെ സഹധർമ്മിണി ശ്രീമതി മാധവിക്കുട്ടി കെ. വാരിയരുടെ എഴുപത് കവിതകളുടെയും പഠനങ്ങളുടെയും സമാഹാരമാണ് ‘പ്രതിഷ്ഠ’. ഡോ. പി.കെ. വാരിയരുടെ ഷഷ്ഠിപൂർത്തി ഉപഹാരമായി കവയിത്രി സമർപ്പിച്ച, തന്റെ പ്രഥമ കവിതാസമാഹാരത്തിന്റെ വിപുലീകരിച്ച പതിപ്പാണിത്. ഡോ. പി.കെ. വാരിയർ അനുസ്മരണ പുസ്തകാവലിയിലെ ആദ്യപുസ്തകവും ഇതുതന്നെ.

ഡോ. പി.എം. മധു

പേജുകളുടെ എണ്ണം: 136     ഭാരം: 170 ഗ്രാം

രക്തമോക്ഷചികിത്സകൊണ്ട് വാതരക്തം, വിചർച്ചിക, വിസർപ്പം തുടങ്ങിയ രോഗങ്ങൾക്ക്

ഭേദം കിട്ടിയ ഒട്ടേറെ അനുഭവങ്ങൾ നമുക്കുമുന്നിലുണ്ട്. വിവിധ രക്തമോക്ഷവിധികളെക്കുറിച്ചും അവ പ്രയോഗിക്കേണ്ട രോഗാവസ്ഥകളെപ്പറ്റിയും ചിത്രസഹിതം പ്രതിപാദിക്കുന്ന

പരിഷ്‌കരിച്ച രണ്ടാമത്തെ പതിപ്പാണിത്.

Vishyamitran is P.S. Varier himself had recognized the importance of bringing out authentic literature for the growth of Ayurveda. Such activity served essentially two purposes. The first is to strengthen Ayurvedic knowledge-base by bringing out authentic texts. The target readers were professionals and students. His publication of Sanskrit classics Ashtangasariram and Brihacchariram are examples of this aspect. Secondly, he tried to publish reliable reading material for the common man to create better awareness on health related topics. He wanted to teach the people about the do’s and don’ts of healthcare. In both these activities his primary intention was to strengthen Ayurveda and to promote the Ayurvedic tradition P.S. Varier himself had recognized the importance of bringing out authentic literature for the growth of Ayurveda. Such activity served essentially two purposes.

പാദമുദ്രകൾ ഡോ. പി.കെ. വാരിയരുടെ തിരഞ്ഞെടുത്ത പ്രബന്ധങ്ങളും പ്രഭാഷണങ്ങളും,

പേജുകളുടെ എണ്ണം : 523 വില: 240

ബഹുമുഖമാണ് ഡോ. പി.കെ. വാരിയരുടെ പ്രവർത്തന മണ്ഡലം. വ്യക്തികൾ, അനുസ്മരണ ങ്ങൾ, ദർശനം, വിവരണം, സമസ്യകൾ, സമീപനങ്ങൾ, പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾ, പ്രതിവിധികൾ, സസ്യങ്ങൾ, മരുന്നുകൾ, അവതാരികാപഠനങ്ങൾ, പ്രകീർണ്ണം എന്നീ എഴുവിഭാഗങ്ങളിലായി അപൂർവവൈദ്യന്റെ വ്യക്തിമുദ്ര പതിഞ്ഞിട്ടുള്ള പ്രബന്ധങ്ങളും പ്രഭാഷണങ്ങളുമാണ് പാദമുദ്ര കൾ എന്ന ഈ ഗ്രന്ഥം. സമൂഹത്തിന്റെ വിവിധ മേഖലകളിലുള്ളവരുമായുള്ള അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ അടുപ്പം വ്യക്തമാക്കുന്ന ലേഖനങ്ങളും പ്രഭാഷണങ്ങളും വായനക്കാരെ ആകർഷിക്കുന്നവയാണ്.