Glimpses of the advancement of medical science as depicted in the Mahäbhärata.
Bull Indian Inst Hist Med Hyderabad
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1995 ; 25(1-2): 20-37
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ABSTRACT
The Mahabharata of Vedavyasa is an encyclopaedic work, which has got some importance from the standpoint of Indian medical science also. According to it Ayurveda was a compulsory subject which was taught to everybody. Perhaps, Mahabharata is the first epic which presents the term Ayurveda. The fundamentals of Ayurveda are discussed in it very well. Circulations of blood described here reminds us the same of sushruta samhita. Three types of poisons and a number of metals and jewels have also been given in Mahabharata.
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Religion and Medicine
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History, Ancient
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India
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Literature
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Medicine, Ayurvedic
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Bull Indian Inst Hist Med Hyderabad
Year:
1995
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Article
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