Balatantram - A Book Review

  • Jiji N G PG Scholar, Department of Samhita Samskrita and Siddhanta, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
  • Braivin Camly R Associate Professor, Department of Samhita Samskrita and Siddhanta, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47070/ijapr.v9i11.2105
Keywords: Kaumarabhrithya, Balatantram, Balachikitsa, Patala.

Abstract

Ayurveda the ancient Indian bioscience depicts all the aspects of healthy living. Kaumarabhrithya is a very important branch among the Ashtangas of Ayurveda. Balatantram is a valuable book in Balachikitsa written by Kalyana Vaidya in 16th Century. The work has 14 chapters, signified as Patala and has approximately 831 verses. Narration of Balatantram contains the principles and practices regarding the various aspects of diseases of children along with infertility related to males and females and Vajikarana upayas. This book is already published yet not very popular. This review would help the scientific community to understand this book in concise manner.

Published
18-12-2021
How to Cite
Jiji N G, & Braivin Camly R. (2021). Balatantram - A Book Review. International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research, 9(11), 91-93. https://doi.org/10.47070/ijapr.v9i11.2105
Issue
Vol 9, Issue 11: November 2021
Section
Articles

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