The book shows a high level of study in Ayurvedic and modern medical sciences. Every line of it is full of original interesting observation. It is complete in all its aims. It does not take cognizance of Anatomy, Biology, Botany or Physiology more than its requirements. There are many drugs in it which are very efficacious and deserve inclusion in modern Pharmacopoeia like its other drugs e.g. Kurchi, Aswagandha, Makaradwaja etc. The aim of this book is to prove the efficiacy of various drugs to the public and to invite the attention of modern practitioner to devote their energy on them and take help of Ayurvedic drugs during their practice so that a more efficacious system may be established. The medicines and diets that are found effective in practical life have been put here for the guidance of all.
The author's treatment of the disease of Cancer, Beri-Beri, Phthisis etc. is lucid and full of the results of his own experience and observation in this line. The book shows his deep conversance in modern and Ayurvedic science. It is useful to all. |