Encyclopaedia of Indian Medicine, Vol. II: Basic Concepts/S.K. Ramachandra Rao and S.R. Sudarshan. New Delhi, Popular Prakashan, 2006, $20. ISBN 81-7154-256-5.

    "The well being of the individual is treated holistically, involving the mind, body and spirit. The book explains the basic concepts of Ayurveda, because here the theories determine practice. The well-defined philosophical framework is what gives Indian medicine consistency and integrity. Philosophical formulations gleaned from definitive texts are included." (jacket)

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