About the book
Charaka Samhita, Volume IV covers Chikitsasthana, Part B, Chapters 16–30. This section of the classical Ayurvedic text deals with disease management, therapeutic methods and treatment principles.
The book presents the original Sanskrit text with an English translation and Cakrapani’s commentary, following a sentence-by-sentence structure. This approach preserves the connection with the original text while making its meaning accessible to readers with a basic understanding of Ayurveda.
Illustrations, tables and separate explanations of Nyayas (maxims) support learning. Intended for BAMS students, teachers, scholars and practitioners, the book includes:
- Illustrations and tables to explain the material clearly.
- Nyayas explained in separate text boxes.
- Important academic questions for reference.
- Selected Shlokas to aid memorisation.
- A compilation of herbs with their botanical names.
- Concise chapter summaries for quick review.
