Ancient Indian Medical Texts
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What is the name of the book written by Maharshi Charak?

  • Shushrut Samhita
  • Ayurveda Samhita
  • Vagbhatta Samhita
  • Charak Samhita (correct)
  • Which ancient sage mentioned instruments used in surgery?

  • Dhanvantari
  • Maharshi Charak
  • Maharshi Shushrut (correct)
  • Vagbhatta
  • What was the Hindu herbal science of ancient time enriched with?

  • Dietary directions
  • Minerals and medicines from plants and animals (correct)
  • Classifications of diseases
  • Instruments for surgery
  • Who wrote the book 'Vagbhatta Samhita'?

    <p>Vagbhatta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the surgical operations mentioned in the text?

    <p>Operating on cataract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the books 'Charak Samhita', 'Shushrut Samhita', and 'Vagbhatta Samhita' in the context of ancient Hindu medicine?

    <p>They provide a comprehensive study of medicinal herbs and surgical instruments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguished the instruments mentioned in 'Shushrut Samhita' for surgery?

    <p>They were known for their sharpness and precision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the Hindu herbal science described in the text?

    <p>Classifying and using minerals and medicines from plants and animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of operations could ancient Hindu surgeons skillfully perform, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Orthopedic surgeries and bone realignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of post-recovery care is emphasized in the text?

    <p>Dietary guidelines and nutritional support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Maharshi Charak has written a book 'Charak Samhita in which he has mentioned over 2000 medicinal ______

    <p>herbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The instruments were so sharp that they would split a single vertical ______ in two divisions

    <p>hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study of Charak Samhita, Shushrut Samhita and Vagbhatta Samhita is very useful for every ______

    <p>doctor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hindu herbal science of ancient time is enriched with huge collection of ______ and medicines from plants and animals

    <p>minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    They could even stop blood circulation with ______-shaped bandage

    <p>bowl</p> Signup and view all the answers

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