Introduction to Kayachikitsa

by C. Dwarakanatha

Contents:

1. Preface
2. Kayachikitsa-derivations and definitions of Kaya, Deha and Sharira
3. Chikitsa-derivation, definitions, synonyms and descriptions of Kayachikitsa
4. Chikitsa-Swarupa
5. Vyadhi-definitions, synonyms and descriptions
6. Bheshaja-description
7. The concept of Ama and Sama
8. Kriyakala-definition and description
9. A reassessment of the concept of Kriyakala-the concept of Vata
10. A reassessment of the concept of Kriyakala-the concept of Pitta
11. A reassessment of the concept of Kriyakala-Ranjaka-Pitta, its functions and locations
12. A reassessment of the concept of Kriyakala-Sadhaka-Pitta, its functions and location
13. A reassessment of the concept of Kriyakala-Alochaka-Pitta, its description, location and functions according to Ayurveda and Nyaya points of view
14. A reassessment of the concept of Kriyakala-Bhrajaka-Pitta
15. A reassessment of the concept Kriyakala-a review of the concept of Pitta, as a whole. 14a. A reassessment of the concept of Kriyakala-the concept of Kapha
16. A reassessment of the concept of Kriyakala-the five aspects of Kapha-Kledaka, Avalambaka, Bodhaka, Tarpaka and Shleshaka
17. A reassessment of the concept of Kriyakala-Shleshaka-Kapha, its locations and functions
18. A reassessment of the concept of Kriyakala-the concept of Sapta-dhatus
19. A reassessment of the concept of Kriyakala-Kalas
20. A reassessment of the concept of Kriyakala--Upadhatus
21. A reassessment of the concept of Kriyakala--Malas
22. A reassessment of the concept of Kriyakala-Srotas.
23. Index.