The Hidden Forces of Life (2005 Edition) Vijayalekshmi Publications Parajika Pali 9 2

Parajika Pali 9 2

18 II The problem of Scriptural Authority 23 A

beyond these sheaths

CONTENTS   Foreword iii   Preface v   Acknowledgement x Chapter I History of Herbal Medicine 5 Chapter II Basics of Bhaishajya Kalpana 15 Chapter III Classification and Maintenance of Drugs 28 Chapter IV Pharmacy 64 Chapter V Pharmacokinetics 85 Chapter VI Pancha-Vidha Kashaya Kalpana 110 Chapter VII Churna 114 Chapter VIII Vati & Guggulu 136 Chapter IX Sneha Kalpana 158 Chapter X Sandhana Kalpana 187 Chapter XI Avaleha 204 Chapter XII Sattva {Extracts} 215 Chapter XIII Mishra Kalpana 228 Chapter XIV Poisons as Medicine 256 Chapter XV Heavy Metals and Contamination 273 Chapter XVI Rasashastra 287 Chapter XVII Medicinal Herbs as Cosmetics 294 Chapter XVIII Good Manufacturing Practice {GMP}in Pharmacentical Production 304 Chapter XIX Ayurvedic Remedies for Common Diseases 355   Word Index 373

Serious Disorders of Childhood 67 8

The Hidden Forces of Life (2005 Edition) Vijayalekshmi Publications Parajika Pali 9 2About the Book Dealt with herein are the diverse forces which act on us, determining the course of events, influencing our thoughts, feelings and actions, affecting our moods, health and level of energy, pulling the human being to nether depths or beckoning him towards lofty heights. Spoken of in this book are also the hidden forces behind evolution and beneficient forces which man can learn more and more to draw upon. Many of the passages in the book