Murthy K.R. Srikantha. Vagbhata's Astanga Hrdayam: Text, English Translation, Notes, Appendix and Indices. 3 Vols

Chowkhamba Krishnadas Academy, 1991-1992. — 3 volumes.
Series: Kr̥shṇadāsa āyurveda sīrīja, v. 27From the Jacket: Astangahrdaya of Vagbhata is an ancient authoritative treatise on Ayurveda. Its popularity extended beyond the frontiers of India for more than a Thousand years is substantiated by its translation in Arabic, Tibetan and of course of some European languages. None of these are available now. Study of Astangahrdaya is considered indispensable for a through knowledge of Ayurveda. With the increasing interest these days for the study of classical texts of Ayurveda both within and outside India, a great need is felt for an English translation. This publication hopes to fulfill this necessity. The complete text is being presented in 3 Volumes viz. Vol. I. Historical Introduction, Sutra sthana and Sarira sthana Vol. II. Nidana, Cikitsa, Kalpa & Siddhi sthanas Vol. III. Uttara sthana Each volume has the text in Sanskrit, followed by its faithful English translation. Explanations wherever necessary are furnished in the Notes. Appendices and Index are provided to make each volume self-reliant. This great work on Ayurveda, translated by an experienced professor, published for the first time in sure to be of immense help for all those who are interested in Ayurveda.I. Sutrasthana (section on general principles):
Ayuskamiya adhyaya (desire for long life
Dinacarya adhyaya (daily regimen)
Rtucarya adhyaya (seasonal regimen)
Roganutpadaniya adhyaya (prevention of diseases)
Dravadravya vijnaniya adhyaya (knowledge of liquid materials)
Annasvarupa vijnaniya adhyaya (nature of food materials)
Annaraksadhyaya (Protection of foods)
Matrasitiyadhyaya (Proper quantity of food)
Dravyadi vijnaniya adhyaya (Knowledge of substances etc)
Rasabhediya adhyaya (classification of tastes)
Dosadi vijnaniya adhyaya (Knowledge of dosas etc)
Dosabhediya adhyaya (classification of dosas)
Dosopakramaniya adhyaya (treatment of the dosas)
Dvividhopakramaniya adhyaya (two kinds of treatments)
Sodhanadigana sangraha adhyaya (groups of drugs for purificatory therapies etc)
Sneha vidhi adhyaya (oleation therapy)
Svedavidhi adhyaya (sudation therapy)
Vamana virecana vidhi adhyaya (emesis and purgation therapies)
Basti vidhi adhyaya (enema therapy)
Nasya vidhi adhyaya (nasal medication)
Dhumapana vidhi adhyaya (inhalation of smoke therapy)
Gandusadi vidhi adhyaya (mouth gargles and other therapies)
Ascyotana-anjana vidhi adhyaya (eye drops, collyrium therapies)
Tarpana-putapaka vidhi adhyaya (satiating the eye and other therapies)
Yantra vidhi adhyaya (use of blunt instruments)
Sastra vidhi adhyaya (use of sharp instruments)
Siravyadha vidhi adhyaya (venesection)
Salyaharana vidhi adhyaya (removal of foreign bodies)
Sastrakarma vidhi adhyaya (surgical operation)
Ksaragnikarma vidhi adhyaya (alkaline and thermal cautery)
II. Sarira sthana (section on anatomy, physiology etc).
Garbhavakranti sarira (embryology)
Garbhavyapad sarira (disorders of pregnancy)
Anga vibhaga sarira (different parts of the body)
Marma vibhaga sarira (classification of vital spots)
Vikrti vijnaniya sarira (knowledge of bad prognosis)
Dutadi vijnaniya sarira (knowledge of messenger etc.).ISBN10: 8121800226
ISBN13: 978-8121800228