Asthma (Swasa Roga) in Ayurveda

The book "Asthma (Swasa Roga) and Ayurveda" written by the well known author Professor AJAY KUMAR SHARMA is a complete and comprehensive treatise on the subject. This is the first book in English which deals with the subject in all completeness and clarity covering all aspects of "Asthma-Swasa Roga" as described in various modern medical texts and various treatise of Ayurveda. The entire text is richly supported with original references from Ayur-vedic classics. Latest information regarding Asthma has been incorporated with the objective of providing basic knowledge to readers. The book is meant especially for Ayurvedic students, Physicians and Teachers for creating awareness among masses about the dependable holistic approach of Ayurveda in the management and prevention of "Asthma-Swasa Roga". Separate Chapters have been added on modern concepts of Asthma, Ayurvedic concepts of Swasa Roga, Diet-Pathya-Apathya in Asthma-Swasa Roga-Tamaka Swasa and exercises and Yoga in the management of "Asthma-Swasa Roga". The author of the book being a senior Professor of Ayurvedic Medicine (Kayacikitsa) in National Institute of Ayurvedic, Jaipur and Being a reputed teacher, clinician and researcher, this book has been richly benefited by his scholarship and professional experience. It is expected that this book will be useful for prospective readers. About Author : Born on 31st May, 1954 Professor AJAY KUMAR SHARMA, graduated in Ayurveda with Medicine and Surgery from A & U. Tibbia College, New Delhi in 1976 with throughout top rank career. He completed his M D (ay.) [B H U] and PhD under the guidance of his illustrious mentor Prof. R H Singh; presently Professor Emeritus; Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS, BHU, Varanasi-UP and ex Vice Chancellor, Rajasthan Ayurveda University, Jodhpur. Prof. Sharma is now one of the senior most Professors and Head of PG Department of Kayacikitsa and Deputy Medical Superintendent of Hospitals of Nati