Tibetische Medizin.

by Gerti Samel, Enno Kapitza

The Tibetan approach to medicine has been drawn from thousands of years of accumulated wisdom. Early influences came from India in the form of Ayurvedic medicine as well as from more spiritually–based systems, such as Buddhism. In the 7th and 8th centuries, the Tibetan government sponsored conferences where doctors from China, Persia, India, and Greece presented their ideas. These diverse influences formed a foundation for Tibetan medical theory, which asserts that health and illness result from the mind–body relationship as well as one’s spirituality and connectedness to the natural world. Gerti Samel conducted her research in Ladakh and Dharamsala, where she spoke with the Dalai Lama himself, masters of traditional medicine, and members of the new generation of doctors who strive for closer collaboration with Western colleagues. In this resulting study, she explains the history of Tibetan medicine, the classification of systems, and the types of treatments prescribed, then offers practical advice for those suffering from a range of common ailments. A comprehensive, richly illustrated volume, with 200 color photographs, offering a fascinating insight into this ancient system of healing.

Hardcover

First published November 1, 2001