Dr L Mahadevan is one of the foremost luminaries among the clinicians of Ayurvedic fieldThrough his teaching he has inspired, guided and enlightened many Ayurvedic seekers He has the most talented style and vigorous exactitude of expressions.

Dr L Mahadevan is a contemporary clinical teacher He writes with timeless and uncomplicated clarity of the clinical medicine and imparts a simple yet profound message.

He has got amazing ability to distil ancient tridosha theory into contemporary usable practical guidelines This book brings hope and light to the people, who are confused with diagnosis.

With intense and compiling clarity, Dr Mahadevan’s guidance gives the promise of leading the students to their best and highest place in clinical medicine to resonate with and reflect the energy of true tridosha theory.

Students will find new discoveries on the way To read his book, is to make a journey where falsely created concepts will whither away The journey is very challenging, interesting and complete.

In this book, he presents a clinical protocol for a Ayurvedic student community and a clear strategy for siddhanta based treatment This book also explains the possibilities and limitations of our science More than students have studied in his Ayurvedic gurukulam and he has indirectly taught more than students all over India.

I am really very happy and bring out the handbook of medicines 3rd volume of clinical practice series. When we started writing we never expected that the demand from student community and practitioners will be so overwhelming. We used to receive calls everyday asking for copies from all over India, even some of the parts I don't know where it is?

When I realize that there is a big cap in clinical diagnosis and management especially in teaching which I am fulfilling.

It is a great pleasure to write the 3rd volume of my Clinical Practice series. When I started writing I did not expect such a response from my fellow colleagues, students, doctors, lecturers, and colleges in India and abroad. I realised at one point that I am a teacher and it is my duty to teach and share what I know to others without expecting anything. Many students used to come and stay with me in Derisanamcope or in Chennai. Many from Rajasthan, Gujarat and Kashmir often tell that they were unable to be with me and they call all the time when difficult cases visit them. So I have promised them long back that whatever I do I will give it in writing in the form of a book. So it is the students who motivate me to write further and further. In spite of all difficulties, heavy practice, busy schedule and travel I could do this because I am interested in the subject matter and because of the team work. Many students have contributed for this work. Dr. Vaishali H. Sugavanam my clinical assistant who has done honest work in taking notes from my classes and observing me in my clinics has helped me in writing this book. I asked her to be my eo author for this book and I bless her for all prosperity. I wish the doctors to read this book and I hope this will be a beneficial guide for their practices. This in no way a substitute to our traditional texts. This is for an additional reading which will boost their medical practice. Mypranams to all of you.