Introduction to Pushpa Ayurveda
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In this paper the author describes the origin and development of pushpa Ayurveda or floral therapy, a special branch of Ayurvea. The strict adherence of nonviolent principles necessitated the Jain Medical Pundits to develop this branch and put it on a proper pedestal.
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