Author: Goyal, H.R.; & Shankar, V. Ravi ; editors :
Title: Theriyar Kudineergal
Description: New Delhi, Central Council, (1998). orig. wrappers. xii,100,(14)pp, 24x18cm, Issued by the Central Council for Research in Ayurveda & Siddhi.. 14 color photoplates. Minor rubbing. VG. ¶ Includes 14 single-side photoplates. First English translation of an ancient Siddha handbook of prescriptions written by Theriyar, in Tamil, circa 1rth century AD, titled "Kundineergal" ("Decoctions"). Consists of 100 stanzas and "describes some very simple preparations used as effective remedies in the clinical condiitons like constipation, cough, diarrhoea, fever, gastro-intestinal disorders, giddiness, hernia, hydrocele, hiccough,obesitty, respiratory disorders, retention of urine, diabetes, vomiting, unconsciousnes, etc." [-introduction]

Keywords: Botany, Siddha Ayurveda, Herbal Remedies, Ethnomedicine, Pharmacology Drug, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacy Drugs, Medical Botany, India South Asia, Ethnopharmacology