The theory and practice of psychological medicine in the Ayurvedic tradition.
In this paper I attempt to elucidate and render intelligible to a non-Western reader the internal logic and the consistency in both theory and practice of Ayurvedic psychological medicine. In Part 1, I deal with the classical metaphysical base (Samkya philosophy) on which the Ayurvedic concept of mind rests. I also deal with the theory of psychological medicine as stated in ancient Sanskrit texts. In Part II, I deal with the manner in which the classic theory is implemented in contemporary practice in Sri Lanka, while Part III deals with case studies of two patients taking Ayurvedic therapy.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001210:Asia, Southeastern; D003071:Cognition; D003469:Culture; D004194:Disease / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008515:Medicine, Ayurvedic; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D010686:Philosophy, Medical; D010827:Physiology