Module 2- Bhava Prakasha

Bhavaprakasha Nighantu is a 16th century AD Vedic Text on Ayurveda, ancient diets, foods and produce as well as Ayurvedic herbs. It is considered an important work in history of Ayurveda and is part of the Laghu trayi, a triad of minor authoritative works in Ayurveda. This ancient text was published by Acharya Bhavamishra and is divided into three parts: Purva Khanda, Madhyama Khanda, and Uttara Khanda. Describes plants morphologically and pharmacologically, and includes information on all branches of Ayurveda. Our focus in this course will only be on parts of Chapter 6 of Bhava Prakasha where examples and theory of food and herbs are listed.