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AYURVEDA




Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey
Women’s University Library,
1, Nathibai Thackersey Road,
Bombay – 400 020


BIBLIOGRAPHIC PATHFINDER





AYURVEDA




Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey
Women’s University Library,
1, Nathibai Thackersey Road,
Bombay – 400 020


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Contents


• Introduction 03

• Ayurveda in Dewey Decimal Classification 04

• Alphabetical Subject Index 04

• List of Online Journals 05-06

• A Select List of Reference Sources 07-08

• A Select List of Useful Books 09-10

• List of Useful Website 11

• List of Useful Blog 12



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INTRODUCTION

Ayurveda is made up of two Sanskrit words: Ayu which means life
and Veda which means the knowledge of. To know about life is
Ayurveda. However, to fully comprehend the vast s cope of Ayurveda
let us first define "Ayu" or life. According to the ancient Ayurvedic
scholar Charkas, "ayu" is comprised of four essential parts. The
combination of mind, body, senses and the soul.
Ayurveda can be defined as a system, which uses the inherent
principles of nature, to help maintain health in a person by keeping the
individual's body, mind and spirit in perfect equilibrium with nature.
This booklet is specially designed to help you find your way
through the maze of relevant literature and to make you aware of some
of the materials i.e. reference books, online journals and other useful
books in your subject etc. to help you to locate books easily, some useful
class number according to the scheme in use (i.e. Dewey Decimal
classification) are also included.





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Ayurveda in Dewey Decimal Classification:
Select list of useful DDC (23
rd
EDITION)
615.532 Homeopathy
615.533 Osteopathy
615.534 Chiropractic
615.535 Naturopathy
615.538 Ayurvedic Medicine

Alphabetical Subject Index:

Ayurvedic Medicine 615.538
Chiropractic 615.534
Homeopathy 615.532
Naturopathy 615.535
Osteopathy 615.533





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List of Online Journals :
The list is alphabetically arranged with brief annotations.
 Asian Journal of Ayurvedic Medicines :
Published by J. Publication
Asian Journal of Ayurvedic Medicines deals with Ayurvedic health
care system which follows different philosophy in curing disease. Ayurveda
believes in preventing disease. . Asian Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine is an
Open Acces.

http://jpublication.in/index.php/ajam

 Ancient Science of Life:
By Sreevaths Nallepilly
Published by Medknow Publication.

The journal provides an interdisciplinary forum for all aspects of
medicinal plants. The journal published in English and provides immediate
open access to its content on the principle that making research freely
available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge and
brings bigger impact.
http://www.ancientscienceoflife.org
 ‘AYU' :
By M.S. Baghel
Published by Ayurved University Publication, Jamnagar
An International Quarterly Journal of Research in Ayurveda, is
published quarterly by Institute for Post Graduate Teaching & Research in
Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar. The full text of journal
is accessible on website www.ayujournal.org. The journal allows free
access.
http://www.ayujournal.org
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 The Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine (j-aim) :
By Bhushan Patward
Published by Medknow Publications
The Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine (J-AIM) [ISSN
0975-9476] is a peer reviewed, open access international circulating
professional journal led by the Institute of Ayurveda and Integrative
Medicine (www.iaim-frlht.org).
http://www.jaim.in/
 Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM) :
By Vasant Patil
JAHM encourages and publishes critical aspects of intellectual and
scientific communication amongst contemporary health knowledge systems
keeping Ayurveda at the center.Articles explaining and exploring principles
of Ayurveda. Articles encouraging evidence based clinical practice of
Ayurveda.
http://www.jahm.in
 Journal of Homeopathy & Ayurvedic Medicine:
By Melanie Grimes
Published by OMICS Publishing Group
Journal of Homeopathy & Ayurvedic Medicine deals with
homeopathic remedies and Ayurvedic health care system which follow
different philosophy in curing disease. Ayurveda believes in preventing
disease while homeopathy is based on curing a disease.
http://www.omicsgroup.org/journals/jhamhome.php


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List of Reference Sources: Ayurveda
Dictionaries :

 Dictionary of Ayurveda :
By Sharma, Ravindra
Published by Arya Publishing House
This dictionary is first of its kind and will be serve as a practical guide
and would be highly useful to the Students, Vaiday‟s, Hakims, Practitioners
and all those who are interested/working on traditional system of medicine
(Ayurveda).
 Ayurveda - A Medical Dictionary:
Published by ICON Health Publications (June 9, 2004)
It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and
expressions relating to Ayurveda. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic
citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their
knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for
physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical
researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research
dedicated to Ayurveda.
 Skeptic’s Dictionary :
By Robert Todd Carroll
Published by john wiley& Sons Inc.
Dozens of topics in logic, perception, science and philosophy are also
covered to help explain the appeal and popularity of occult beliefs to provide
a guide for critical thinking.


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 Directory of Libraries in Delhi :
By S.k. Bhatia
Published by Reliance Publishing house: New Delhi, 2000
The libraries enlisted in the Directory have been arranged in an
alphabetical order by name and whenever necessary cross references have
been given.

 Handbook on Medical Education:
By Veena Bhalla.
Published by Association of Indian Universities : New Delhi, 1999
The Handbook contains brief information on homeopathic, ayurveda,
unani, physiotherapy, naturopathy and giving students access to basic
medical education, knowledge and skills, presented in a simple and
interactive format.

 The Ayurveda Encyclopedia : Natural Secrets to Healing,
Prevention, & Longevity:
By Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha.
Ayurveda Encyclopedia is an important reference volume for all
students of Ayurveda and Yoga, almost a complete course in Ayurveda in
itself. Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha has done a monumental work in putting
together so much material in such a concise and clear manner for the modern
reader."
 Encyclopedia Britannica :
Published by Encyclopedia Britannica Inc.

Encyclopedia Britannica (EB) continues to be an authoritative
resource. The 64,900 articles are signed by more than 4,300 contributors and
have extensive bibliographies. EB retains its position as an excellent
scholarly reference source for public, academic, and secondary-school
libraries.
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List of Useful Books:
Books Available in S.N.D.T Women’s University Library.
 Ayurveda Aahar (diet/food)
By P H Kulkarni, edition: 2
nd
ed.
Publication: Sri Satguru Publ., Delhi, 2000.
In this book salient features about various aspects of food are
considered as described in Ayurvedic Treaties and recent research
references are considered for benefit of interested persons.

 Ayurveda for You
By Suresh Chaturvedi.
Publication: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai, 1998.
Very important and useful publication on “Ayurveda for you”
authored by sureshchaturvedi. He has poured his extensive experience in
this book to guide readers about the role of diet in prevention of many
important diseases.
 Health Rejuvenation and Longevity through Ayurveda : Holistic and
Preventive Herbs for Better Health; Simple and Best Form
By Chander Mohan Ghai.
Publication: Deep & Deep, New Delhi, 2004.
This book will reveal to the reader how sincerely the author of this
book has made an efficient attempt to present before the readers
knowledge about the types of body constitution (personality) and
Ayurvedic herbs, for the promotion of health.

 Introduction to Ayurveda : Basic Indian Medicine:
By Chandrashekhar G Thakkur.
Publication: Times of India, Bombay, 1965
An intrductory, easy-to – understand, yet comprehensive books on
Ayurveda, this book is a must have for beginners.
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 Major Herbs of Ayurveda:
By Elizabeth M Williamson.
Publication: Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh, 2002.
Complete information on the unique uses of Ayrurvedic herbs is
provided, including new information on certain herbs not covered in any
other resource. In-depth coverage of chemical constituents is provided.
 Neem in Ayurveda:
By Suresh Chaturvedi.
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai, 1998.

The book highlights the importance of the neem tree and its uses.
„Neem in ayurveda‟ is a useful source of information on the medicinal
and therapeutic uses of neem, such as its external and internal uses,
dental hygiene, fertility regulating materials, ophthalmic uses, treatment
of contagious diseases, toiletries etc.

 The Roots of Ayurveda : Selections from Sanskrit Medical
Writings:
By Dominik Wujastyk.
Penguin Books: New Delhi, 2001
The Roots of Ayurveda" brings together selections from the Sanskrit
classics of Ayurveda's founding rishis, seers and sages: physicians Charaka,
Sushruta, Kashyapa, Vagabhata and Sarangadhara who likely lived between
the mid-first millennium BCE up to the fourteenth century CE. This volume
is highly recommended for newcomers to Ayurveda .
 Yoga and Ayurveda : their Alliedness and Scope as Positive
Health Sciences:
By Satyendra Prasad Mishra
Yoga and Ayurveda : their alliedness and scope as positive health
sciences authored by Dr. S.P.Mishra. This monograph discusses in detail the
classical concepts of the science of yoga, its ideology and practical aspects.
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Websites:
 Ayurveda: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

Brief Information given about Ayurveda.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda
 All Ayurveda.com:
Contents: Discover Ayurvda, Knowledge Center, Interactive Forum,
Panchakarma, Health & Home, Alternative Therapies, Information Tools.
http://www.allayurveda.com/
 (JAHM):
Is a monthly, double blind peer reviewed, indexed (ISSN:2321-1563),
open access international journal on Ayurveda. As a Inter-disciplinary
journal for Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Yoga, Medicinal Plants Sciences,
Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, Pharmaceutics, Analytical
Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, etc.
http://www.jahm.in
 Ancient Science of Life:
Ancient Science of Life, is the oldest peer reviewed scientific journal
in Ayurveda which publishes full-length original papers and reviews on
Ayurveda, allied disciplines and all forms of traditional medicines. The
journal provides an inter-disciplinary platform for linking traditional
knowledge with the latest advancements in science.
http://www.ancientscienceoflife.org


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Blogs:
 Modern Ayurveda blog:
Contents: Ayurveda Training, Ayurvedic Remidies, Infrmation on
Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Herbal product.
http://modernayurvedaliving.com/
 Ayurvedic Herbal cure blog:
A complete ayurvedic and herbal guide to cure all your health problems.
It will not only help you in getting rid of your problems but also help in
sustaining good health. Get complete Information on medicines to cure all
your health problems, diseases.
http://ayurvedic-herbal-cure.blogspot.in/
 Bliss Ayurveda blog:
Bliss Ayurveda has started a very unique program at its Panchkarma
Health Clinic together with an organisation Bhartiya Dharohar who is
actively trying to bring all the ancient practices of Vedic knowledge of India.
http://blissayurvedaindia.blogspot.in/







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