A Bibliographical Dive into AYUSH Systems
Here's a curated list of 10 essential books for each of the five AYUSH systems:
Ayurveda
- Textbook of Ayurveda by Vidyottama Sharma
- Charaka Samhita (translated and commented upon)
- Sushruta Samhita (translated and commented upon)
- Ashtanga Hridayam (translated and commented upon)
- Ayurveda: The Divine Science of Life by Dr. Vasant Lad
- Foundations of Ayurveda by David Frawley
- Ayurveda: Science of Self-Healing by Dr. Deepak Chopra
- The Ayurvedic Cookbook by Yamuna Devi
- Ayurveda for the Mind by David Frawley
- The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies by Vasant Lad
Yoga
- Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (translated and commented upon)
- Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar
- Yoga: The Art of Transformation by Swami Muktananda
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika (translated and commented upon)
- Yoga Mala by Swami Sivananda
- Power Yoga by Beryl Bender Birch
- Yoga Nidra by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
- The Heart of Yoga by T.K.V. Desikachar
- Yoga for Beginners by Sarah Powers
- Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff
Unani
- Al-Hawi (Compendium of Medicine) by Rhazes
- The Canon of Medicine by Avicenna
- Unani Medicine by Hakim Abdul Hameed
- Unani Tibb: A Comprehensive Textbook by M.I.H. Khan
- Unani Medicine: A Practical Guide by Dr. M.A. Ansari
- Unani Herbal Medicine by Hakim Syed Zillur Rahman
- Unani Medicine: A Clinical Approach by Dr. S.M.A. Zaidi
- Unani Tibb: A Textbook of Unani Medicine by Hakim Abdul Hameed
- Unani Medicine: A Scientific Approach by Dr. M.A. Ansari
- Unani Tibb: A Historical Perspective by Hakim Syed Zillur Rahman
Siddha
- Agastya Vaidyam (attributed to Sage Agastya)
- Pounaruthiyam (attributed to Sage Pounaruthi)
- Siddha Medicine by Dr. V.G. Sukumaran Nair
- Siddha Medicine: A Comprehensive Textbook by Dr. P.V. Balaji
- Siddha Formulary of India (published by CCRAS)
- Siddha Medicine: A Clinical Approach by Dr. T.V. Sivakumar
- Siddha Materia Medica by Dr. P.V. Balaji
- Siddha Pharmacology by Dr. S.M. Sivaraman
- Siddha Therapeutics by Dr. K.R. Krishnan
- Siddha Diet and Nutrition by Dr. V.G. Sukumaran Nair
Homeopathy
- Organon of Medicine by Samuel Hahnemann
- Materia Medica Pura by Samuel Hahnemann
- The Chronic Diseases by Samuel Hahnemann
- Aphorisms of Homoeopathic Medicine by Kent
- The Science of Homeopathy by George Vithoulkas
- The Pocket Manual of Homoeopathic Materia Medica by Boericke
- The Synthesis Repertory by Rajan Sankaran
- The Complete Repertory by Kent
- Homeopathy: A Family Guide by Dana Ullman
- Homeopathy: A Physician's Guide by Richard Pitcairn
Note: This is a selective list, and there are numerous other valuable books available on each of these systems. It's recommended to consult with a qualified practitioner to get personalized recommendations.