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Ashtanga Hrudayam
Ashtanga Hrudayam is one of the foundational classical texts of Ayurveda, traditionally attributed to Acharya Vagbhata. It presents the principles and practice of Ayurveda in a systematic and concise form, bringing together knowledge related to health preservation, diagnosis, treatment, therapeutics, and the various branches of clinical practice. The text is organized into six major Sthanas, progressing from fundamental Ayurvedic principles to the understanding of the body, disease, treatment, therapeutic procedures, and specialized areas of healthcare. Explore each Sthana chapter by chapter to study the classical Ślokas, available commentaries and explanations.
1. Sūtrasthānam - सूत्रस्थानम्
30 ChaptersThe foundation of Ashtanga Hrudayam, covering fundamental Ayurvedic principles, daily and seasonal regimens, diet, preventive health, medicines, therapeutic procedures, and essential concepts used throughout the text.
Explore 30 Chapters →2. Śārīrasthānam - शारीरस्थानम्
6 ChaptersFocuses on the human body, including conception, embryological development, pregnancy, anatomy, physiological considerations, and other principles related to Śarīra.
Explore 6 Chapters →3. Nidānasthānam - निदानस्थानम्
16 ChaptersDedicated to understanding disease through its causes, pathogenesis, characteristic signs and symptoms, and diagnostic features of important disorders described in Ayurveda.
Explore 16 Chapters →4. Cikitsāsthānam - चिकित्सास्थानम्
22 ChaptersPresents the principles and methods of treatment for various diseases, including therapeutic approaches, medicines, diet, lifestyle measures, and disease-specific management.
Explore 22 Chapters →5. Kalpasiddhisthānam - कल्पसिद्धिस्थानम्
6 ChaptersCovers important aspects of therapeutic formulations and purification procedures, together with their proper administration, complications, management, and principles for successful therapy.
Explore 6 Chapters →6. Uttarasthānam - उत्तरस्थानम्
40 ChaptersThe extensive concluding section covering specialized areas of Ayurveda, including pediatrics, disorders affecting the sense organs, mental health, toxicology, rejuvenation, reproductive health, and other specialized clinical subjects.
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