6 Questions
Who is known as the Father of Indian Medicine?
Atreya
Which sage is compared to Hippocrates in Ancient Indian Medicine?
Atreya
Where did Atreya teach medicine and observe symptoms and diseases?
Takshashila
Who is referred to as the Patron Saint of Surgery in Ancient India?
Dhanvantari
Which disciple of Dhanvantari wrote the Sushruta Samhita dedicated to surgery?
Sushruta
What aspect of medicine did Sushruta NOT write about in his works?
Herbal Remedies
Explore the classification of ancient Indian medicine into three broad groups based on different time periods: Pre-Vedic period, Vedic period, and Post-Vedic period. Learn about the evolution of medical practices from attributing illnesses to supernatural powers to the use of prayers, rituals, and talismans for treatment.
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