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Chyawanprash: From Vedic to Genomic Era

 
J.K. Ojha (Author) R.M. Dobriyal (Editor) N.B. Brindavanam (Editor)
Synopsis In the changing healthcare scenario, the role of ancient healthcare systems like Ayurveda is an emerging reality. Nonetheless, the practical revival and effective utilization of these ancient thought systems are possible only with a comprehensive and multi-dimensional understanding and needful alterations in the linguistics of concepts, products and practices enumerated in these systems. Chyawanprash is a classical Ayurvedic formulation. It imbibes all the philosophical and scientific virtues of Ayurveda. So do the rest of concepts, products and practices enumerated in Ayurveda. However Chyawanprash differs from rest of them on two accounts. Firstly, it underwent as a formulation, a rigorous scientific scrutiny employing widely acceptable tools of investigation. Secondly, it is backed by a phenomenal business success and popularity. Dabur has contributed a lot on both these accounts. Thus, Chyawanprash stands before us, as a convergence of philosophy, science and business with a tremendous application value. This book is designed to tell all about Chyawanprash – excepting its well-known business dimensions. From a simple perspective, the book in your hands is a monograph on an Ayurvedic formulation – Chyawanprash. The monograph summarizes in nut-shell, all available information on Chyawanprash at one place. It traces the origins of Chyawanprash. Undertakes a review of its evolution comprising of modifications and value additions during various periods since its inception. It further, details on the prevailing levels of scientific understanding on this age-old formulation. The work reviews a gamut of experimental and clinical studies on Chyawanprash starting from its anabolic effects to its role as a genoprotective agent. Thus, pooling all knowledge on Chyawanprash starting from ancient ages to the current genomic era. Nonetheless, this book goes beyond its contents by spirit. It is designed to bring about a consensus on a needful direction for revival of Ayurveda. Every concept, product and practice of Ayurveda can be and should be subject to a holistic understanding in terms of both the original and prevailing linguistics. This understanding should be brought into play, to acquire a rightful place in global market, which is a reality today. Chyawanprash is a working example to every individual and organization associated with revival of Ayurveda at emotional, scientific and business levels. Its message is to "look at Ayurveda as a dynamic science rather than stagnant knowledge".
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About the author

J.K. Ojha

Prof. J.K. Ojha is an eminent scholar in Ayurveda and is associated with Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi. He is an acknowledged authority in the field of Dravyaguna. Dr. Ojha was instrumental in conducting one of the earliest studies on Chyawanprash encompassing pharmaceutical, pharmacological and clinical studies and compiling the same in the form of a book. In recent years too, Prof. Ojha undertook another round of scientific studies on Chyawanprash while working as Dean, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University.

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Title Chyawanprash: From Vedic to Genomic Era
Format Hardcover
Date published: 01.01.2003
Edition 1st ed.
Language: English
isbn 8170841836
length xii+208p., Figures; Tables; Plates; References; 25cm.