Ayurveda handbook

AYURVEDIC PRACTICES - Home Remedies: Published by Sodhana Trust, III Floor, Gowtam Towers, S.P. Road, Secunderabad-500003. Rs. 200.

THIS BOOK is an attempt to list the various home remedies practised in India, based on Ayurvedic tradition of utilising common fruits, vegetables and ``kitchen shelf'' condiments for both serious and trivial problems.

Many of the listed remedies are innocuous, but some are potentially dangerous, if used solely and without medical approval, particularly in the treatment of serious illnesses such as appendicitis, epilepsy and snake bite. A book that has nothing substantial to offer.

UMA KRISHNASWAMY

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