On salt
By K.H. Krishnamurthy - Apr 24, 2011
Our body chemistry comprises nearly sixty-five percent of water, almost the proportion of sea upon the earth. Given the fact that life evolved first in the sea, it is understandable that a subtle link exists between the two. Body chemistry is one such aspect. This article explores the many uses of salt, especially medicinal, its various types and formulations etc. This type of pharmacopoeia, though almost unknown to our modern generation, has helped many of the previous ones to pass through the ups and downs of physical health. A systematic study of some of these formulations may well yield fruitful results and we may rediscover some simple cures for complicated diseases.
The traditional Parsi-Zoroastrian hadvaid – a historical perspective
By Kayomarz Patel - Oct 15, 2013
This article studies the heritage of the traditional hadvaid in the Parsi-Zoroastrian community and shows how this tradition pre-dates what the world today knows as chiropractic. The article concludes with some interesting, first-hand anecdotes and a background on two of the famed and perhaps the greatest exponents of the Parsi-Zoroastrian hadvaid tradition.
Common salt or sodium chloride
By K.H. Krishnamurthy - Jul 15, 2011
We continue this from the previous issue. In all countries there is a common knowledge concerning the use of commonly available substances to alleviate suffering. This knowledge is intuitive and empirical. It has been handed down from generation to generation. And ‘salt’ is the commonest substance. Dr. Krishnamurthy describes how multi-faceted are its uses....
Cikitsā
By Sampadananda Mishra - Apr 24, 2019
We are living in times where short cuts in speech are becoming common. The mind of a human has become impatient with words. Yet words carry vibrations that affect our being long after they are spoken. And every word in Sanskrit has a meaning....