Intended Audience
A complete practical guide for panchakarma technicians, massage therapists, naturopaths, herbalists, Spa consultants, allied health markets health beginners, and ayurveda learners.
Outstanding Features
ü A quick practical guide which can be used in everyday practice. This book will help panchakarma technicians and massage therapists in understanding the principles and practices of Panchakarma therapy. All the procedures are explained vividly in easily perceivable manner with scientific reasoning.
ü Standard operating procedure for all procedures and practical tips given.
ü Illustrative diagrams, table, photos of procedure are included wherever necessary.
Dr. Vasant Patil graduated from SVM Ayurvedic College, Ilkal affiliated to RGUHS, Bangalore. He completed M.D. (Panchakarma) in August 2006 from Institute for Post Graduate Teaching & Research in Ayurveda (IPGTRA), Gujrat Ayurved University, Jamnagar. He is well versed in Classical & Keraliya Panchakarma. He is practicing Ayurveda since 2001 and engaged in teaching since 2006.
He has published 8 papers in research journals & 5 articles in magazines. Author also reviewed more than 15 articles of Peer Reviewed International Journals. Currently he is working as editor-in-chief for Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM).
Recipient of 2nd prize in an essay competition on ‘‘Rationale behind Panchakarma Therapy’’ organized by Punarnava Ayurveda, Mahabalipuram (2006).
Recipient of 1st prize in an essay competition on ‘‘Bahirparimarjana Cikitsa’’ organized by Dr. Ishwara Reddy Memorial Trust, at Bellary (2007).
Books Published:
1. Snehana Therapy in Ayurveda, Choukhambha Publications, New Delhi, 2008
2. A Comprehensive Guide on Charaka Samhita”, Chowkhambha Publications, New Delhi, August 2009
3. Principles & Practice of Panchakarma, 4th edition, Chaukhmabha Publications, New Delhi
4. Clinical diagnosis in ayurveda, Atreya Ayurveda Publications, Ilkal, 2011
5. Atreya’s Principles and Practice of Basti Karma, Chaukhmbha Sanskrit Pratishtana, Varanasi