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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: Asian Agri-History: Paśu Āyurvēda (Veterinary Medicine) in GaruḍapurāṇaDiet (in Sanskrit: bhojana) for horses is described in sections on the treatment of Horses (Gajāyurveda or Aśvāyurveda) in the Garuḍapurāṇa.—The diet also plays a role during the treatment because the food imparts a greater strength and vigour to the horses and acts as a general prophylactic against diseases.
The following diets are mentioned for the horses in Garuḍapurāṇa, which are according to the doṣa:
1. The diet in vātaja-vikāra: The dugdha (milk) and śālyanna (rice) is the ideal diet in vātaja-vikāra.
2. The diet in pittaja-vikāra: In diseases due to the action of the deranged and aggravated Pitta, the diet should consist of a karṣa (12gm) weight of maṃsarasa (meat soup) mixed with madhu (honey), mudgarasa (green gram soup/ gravy) and ājya (clarified butter).
3. The diet in kaphaja-vikāra: In diseases of the deranged kapha, mudga (green gram) or kulattha (horse gram) rasa (soup/ gravy) mixed with kaṭu, tikta (pungent, bitter drugs), should be given to horses.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)
Dietary and Lifestyle measures based on the six Seasons < [Chapter 6]
Precautionary measures for good health and Prophylactic Measures < [Chapter 6]
Certain aspects of dietary regimen < [Chapter 7]
Jivanandana of Anandaraya Makhin (Study) (by G. D. Jayalakshmi)
Health and Disease (in Āyurveda) < [Chapter 4 - Āyurvedic principles in Jīvanandana Nāṭaka]
Apathyatā (unsuitable diet) < [Chapter 4 - Āyurvedic principles in Jīvanandana Nāṭaka]
Jvara (fever) < [Chapter 4 - Āyurvedic principles in Jīvanandana Nāṭaka]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Internal Medicine (e): Gastrointestinal Disturbances < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]
Internal Medicine (g): Jaundice < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]
Internal Medicine (c): Disorders of Humours/Elements < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 24 - Usage of poisons < [Chapter XXX - Visha (poisons)]
Part 3 - Triloha-rasayana < [Chapter XI - Mixed metals (4): Triloha]
Part 5 - Taking of lead < [Chapter VII - Metals (7): Sisaka (lead)]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter XI - The diseases of the urinary tracts
Chapter VI - The medical treatment of Hemorrhoids
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter XLV - Symptoms and Treatment of Hemorrhage (Rakta-pitta) < [Canto III - Kaya-chikitsa-tantra (internal medicine)]
Chapter XXXIX - Symptoms and Treatment of Fever (Jvara) < [Canto III - Kaya-chikitsa-tantra (internal medicine)]
Chapter XLIV - Symptoms and Treatment of Jaundice (Pandu-roga) < [Canto III - Kaya-chikitsa-tantra (internal medicine)]
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