ISBN10: 8121101808, ISBN13: 9788121101806, [publisher: BSMPS] Hardcover Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. The Indian trans-Himalaya: i, Ladakh. ii. Lahaul Spiti. 3. History and evolution of TMS. 4. Future of TMS. 5. Medicine Buddha. 6. Assessment of indigenous knowledge among amchis: i. Profile of amchis in Ladakh and Lahaul-Spiti. ii. Examination and pulse reading by amchis. iii. Treatment by moxibution and puncturing of veins. iv. Treatment by cold and hot water. v. Prescription for patient in TMS. vi. Use of animal parts. vii. Use of minerals. 7. Survey of medicinal plants: i. Use of plants. ii. Distribution pattern of medicinal plants. iii. Status of rare and endangered medicinal plants. 8. Conservation and management. 9. References. 10. Enumeration of medicinal plants. Index for botanical name. Index for local of amchi names. "The indigenous medical practices and inter-relationships of people and medicinal plants that had developed over a period of time in isolation in the trans-Himalayan area is a unique system of medicine known as the Tibetan Medical System (TMS). For centuries this area remained isolated and politically closed due to number of reasons including poor accessibility. The credit for this system of medicine goes to the people of this region, particularly the amchis, who over the years of formal and informal experimentation acquired the present excellence and perfection. But, due to lack of resources, and organizational support there is a ...