This book aims at introducing Ayurveda to the present generation. This work, though not exhaustive, will be a primer to the history, philosophical background and the important contributors of Ayurveda. Further, it states the relevance of Ayurveda in the current health scenario which will surely evoke interest in the readers and kindle them to seek the original texts of Ayurveda for further understanding.
Peripheral nerve injury is common and often results in significant disability to patients. This study aims at establishing the effect of an Ayurveda drug Vata gajankusha rasa in peripheral nerve regeneration using scientific methods. Surgical sciatic nerve axonotmesis was created in Wistar rats and treated with Vata gajankusha rasa for six weeks. Treated animals showed both motor and sensory functional recovery earlier than the untreated animals. Vata gajankus