A BOOK REVIEW ON CHIKITSANUBHAVAM

Abstract

              Ayurvedic texts are based on the principles derived from clinical observations made by wise physicians. Earlier physicians were able to explain the presented clinical conditions of their era in relation to the principles mentioned in texts. But during the course of time, many of their observations became obsolete due to the non-efficiency of practitioners and lack in documentation of clinical manifestations and treatment of diseases. Thus, many formulations and treatment procedures were disappeared from the practice. Still, there are many senior physicians who bear such treasures of knowledge and can share their valuable experiences. Ashtavaidyan Vaidyamadam Cheriya Narayanan Namboothiri has been considered as one among such scholarly physicians and Chikitsanubhavam is a collection of his clinical experiences.