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Ayurvedic Man

Encounters with Indian medicine

Ayurvedic Man is a superlative book to accompany [a] truly fascinating exhibition on ancient medical practice.

British Society for the History of Medicine

An exquisite treasury of illustrations and objects, ‘Ayurvedic Man’ presents a visual history of some of the earliest medical systems and healing practices in the world – tracing Ayurveda and Indian medicine as they travelled from East to West, gaining, losing and regaining popularity over the centuries.

The book features detailed anatomical drawings overlaid with signs of the zodiac, beautiful illustrations of healing herbs, and manuscripts that describe the stages of reincarnation, all drawn from Wellcome’s historical collection. It showcases some of the earliest attempts to understand our bodies, the natural world and the cosmos.

These lavish illustrations also give an insight into the historical origins of contemporary ‘wellness’ trends, from turmeric to yoga, and how they emerged out of cultural encounters with traditional medicinal knowledge.

Date published
Format
Hardback
Extent
80pp
ISBN
9781999809010