World-wide increasing interest in alternative medicine has given birth to a new system of medicine, the so called Holistic Medicine, dealing with the physical, mental and spiritual health of an individual. This publication is an endeavour to outline the holistic ideas in such systems i.e., Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homeopathy, Chinese, Tibetan & Kirlian photography It provides a ready reference regarding the similarities between the basic principle and diagnostic criteria of these systems. Holistic medicine is the only system which has the capability to provide to all by A.D. 2000. Medical Sciences Editor : Y.B. Tripathi P : 378 Cm : 22 x 14 Hard Cover ISBN 81 - Price - Rs. 600/- Published By : Prof. S.N. Tripathi Memorial Foundation Publications, 71, Krishna Bagh, Nagawa, Varanasi-221005, INDIA
This book represent information obtained from authentic and highly regarded sources. Reprinted material is quoted with permission and sources are indicated. A wide variety of references are listed. Every reasonable efforts has been made to give reliable data and information, but the author and the publisher cannot assume responsibility for the validity of all materials or for the conseqeuence of their use. Neither this book nor any part may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior permission in writing from the publisher. © Prof. Yamini B. Tripathi Ph.D., Bio-chemistry Department of Medicinal Chemistry Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005 (INDIA) yaminiok@yahoo.com yamini30@gmail.com Composed and Designed by : S.N. Tripathi Memorial Publications Printed by : Kabra Off Set & BHU Press
Prof. S.N. Tripathi Memorial Foundation Was established by his family members admirers, students, and recognized scholars with an objective to fulfil his missions, and ideas enshrined in his dedicated service. The foundation is devoted to the total uplift of the human beings by means of- Establishing health-centers, education-centers, mobile health programmes to the rural areas. Supporting research, teaching publication, and popularization of oriental and traditional discipline of medical system. Recognizing devoted workers and scientist in the field, by means of awards, medals and fellowship.
Foreword : K.N. Udupa…………………………………………………………………………I- ii Opening Remarks : G.Lechner……………………………………………………………………iii-iv Preface : YB Tripathi ………………………………………………………………………………v-vi Contributors …………………………………………………………………………………………vii-viii Philosophy of Health …………………………………………………………………………………11-12 R.C. Gandhi Science and Philosophy…………………………………………………………………………………13-30 E.Scheibe Theroetical Concept ……………………………………………………………………………………31-104 Medical Anthropology : Cultural Comparisons ………………………………………………………………………………………33-36 D.Sich Ayurvedic System ………………………………………………………………………………………37-50 V.J. Thakar Siddha System ……………………………………………………………………………………………51-60 V.Subramanian Unani System………………………………………………………………………………………………61-68 M. Taiyab Tibetan System ………………………………………………………………………………………69-78 N. Quasar Chinese System ………………………………………………………………………………………79-88 W. Anmin Homoeopathy System …………………………………………………………………………………89-104 U. Fischer Clinical Concepts ………………………………………………………………………………………105-212 Ayurvedic System ………………………………………………………………………………………111-132 S.N. Tripathi, Ramji and B.N. Upadhyay Siddha System ……………………………………………………………………………………………133-134 R. Kannan Unani System ………………………………………………………………………………………………135-140 S. Khaleefathullah Chinese System ……………………………………………………………………………………………141-148 R. Qiming Tibetan System ……………………………………………………………………………………………149-150 S. Lhamo Homeopathic System ………………………………………………………………………………………151-152 H.C. Diwan Kirilan Photography………………………………………………………………………………………153-156 (Energy Emission Analysis) Peter Mandel Case Report ………………………………………………………………………………………………157-212 Panel Discussion K.N. Udupa, Ra Lang, S.N. Tripathi, R. Kannan, M.A. Razzack, T.J. Tsarong, W. Anmin, U. Fischer, V.N. Pandey, D. Sich, E. Scheibe, P. Mandel, V.K. Gupta