Ayurveda
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History of Ayurveda
In this series you will be briefly introduced to the age old history of Ayurveda
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Atreya School of Thought
Punarvasu Atreya Atreya Rishi, also known as Punarvasu Atreya, was a highly respected sage and physician in ancient India. Atreya Rishi was a disciple of Bharadwaja, another great sage and physician. Many historians and scholars believe that Rishi At...
Dhanvantari School of Thought
Acharya Dhanvantari Divodasa Dhanvantari is a legendary figure in Hindu mythology and Ayurvedic medicine. He is believed to be the father of Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine. He is said to have lived during the 2nd Century BCE. Acc...
Paediatrics and Ayurveda
Nomenclature, Etymology and Definition Kaumārabhṛtya, one of the eight branches of Ayurveda, encompasses pediatrics, obstetrics, and gynecology. It covers a wide range of subjects, starting from prenatal care and continuing until the child reaches th...
Ashtanga Hridaya and Ashtanga Sangraha
Authors Vruddha Vagbhata, who is associated with the 6th century during the Varaha Mihira Kala, is widely recognized as the author of the Ayurvedic text "Ashtanga Sangraha". Laghu Vagbhata, also known as Vagbhata II, is said to have lived during the ...
Brihattrayee
The three texts, Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridaya, are collectively known as the Brihattrayi or the "Great Trilogy" of Ayurvedic texts. They form the core foundation of Ayurveda and are considered authoritative sources for Ayur...
