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Ancient Books Of Ayrveda |
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Rig Veda - 3000 Years
Before Common Era :
Verses on the nature of existence , on nature of health and
disease, pathogenesis and principles of treatment. Among the
Rig-Veda are found discussions of the three doshas, Vata, Pitta
and Kapha and the use of herbs to heal the diseases of the mind
and body and to foster longevity.
Atharva Veda - 800
Years Before Common Era :
Lists the eight divisions of Ayurveda - Internal Medicine,
Surgery of Head and Neck, Opthalmology and Otorinolaryngology,
Toxicology, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Gerontology or Science of
Rejuvenation and Science of Fertility.
Charaka Samhita - 600
Years Before Common Era :
A major work on internal medicine , written by the physician
Agnivesa, modified by charaka.
Sushrutha Samhita - 500
Years Before Common Era :
Sushrutha , a surgeon who developed the operative techniques of
rhinoplasty (plastic surgery), wrote the Sushrutha Samhita which
describes a highly developed surgery.
Samhitas of Vagbhata
600 Years A.D. :
This text deals with all aspects of life, health,
disease and treatment.
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