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This textbook of Kayachikitsa presents a comprehensive and systematic exposition of Ayurvedic principles of internal medicine, blending classical wisdom with modern clinical understanding. It covers the fundamentals of Samprapti Vighatana, Chikitsa Sutra, along with practical treatment protocols, Panchakarma applications, Shamana Ayshadhi, Rasayana, and Pathyapathya. The text is enriched with flowcharts, tables, and diagrams for clarity, and includes exam-oriented MCQs, SAQs, and LAQs to support students. About The Author : Prof. (Vaidya) Vasant Patil, MD (Ayu), PhD is a renowned Ayurvedic physician, academician, researcher, and author with over two decades of dedicated experience in Ayurvedic clinical practice and Panchakarma. A postgraduate alumnus of the prestigious IPGT & RA, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, he has been actively engaged in teaching, research, and clinical excellence since 2001. Widely respected for his evidence-based and standardized approach to Panchakarma and Ayurvedic treatment protocols, Prof. Patil has played a significant role in advancing the scientific validation and global acceptance of Ayurveda. He serves as the Executive Editor of the Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM) and is the Founder-Director of the Atreya Ayurveda Foundation and Atreya Ayurveda Academy, known for its flagship academic initiative Vaidya Bodhakam. With over 100 research publications, 200+ citations, and more than 20 authoritative textbooks to his credit, Prof. Patil is a frequent expert contributor to CCRAS, NIA, and AYUSH initiatives. His mission is to revive, refine, and globalize Ayurveda through integrative, ethical, and compassionate practice.