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Explore the deep history of indigenous medical traditions in this scholarly work by Routledge. Hereditary Physicians of Kerala examines the evolution of Ayurveda and other traditional practices as they met the challenges of colonial modernity. The text provides a detailed look at Kerala's diverse medical landscape, presenting these traditions within their specific geographical, historical, and sociocultural contexts. This book offers a unique look into the lives of the last traditionally trained hereditary practitioners. Readers can learn about the specialized roles of folk healers, poison therapists, and Sanskrit practitioners. By studying how these medical systems developed and transformed over time, this book provides essential insights for those interested in the ethnographic and regional history of Indian medicine. It is a significant resource for understanding how ancient healing methods adapt to a changing world.

Key Features

Examines the history and evolution of Ayurveda and indigenous medical traditions in India.

Analyzes the encounter between traditional healing practices and colonial modernity.

Focuses on the diverse medical traditions found within the Kerala region.

Provides ethnographic context through the lives of hereditary folk healers and poison therapists.

Explores the sociocultural and historical backgrounds of traditional Sanskrit practitioners.

Offers a detailed study of how regional medical systems transform over time.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
20 December 2018
Listed Since
05 September 2018

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