Surgery in ancient India (Study)
by P. P. Prathapan | 2011 | 50,270 words
This essay studies Surgery in ancient India based on Sanskrit sources.—The Sushruta Samhita details the practice of surgery known to ancient Indian traditional medicine, which showcases an advanced development in this field as well as theoretical and practical knowledge of hygiene rivaling contemporary routine practices. The present thesis further ...
7. Description of Medicinal plants
Mostly single drugs were used in Atharvaveda. 47 Apamarga- This plant destroys worms, poisons and calculas. It is not found in Rgveda. Aswattha- It is one of the oldest plants of India, and is regarded as Yajna vrksa (sacrificial tree), It is indicated to cure contagious 30
disorders. Prsniparni Sayana interpreted it as Citraparni Ousadhi (a plant having variegated leaves). It destroys bacteria, skin diseases and nourishes foetus. It is also used as external application in Kustha. Ajasrngi -It is a shrub, emits intensive odour which acts as a repellent to Raksas. Nyagrodha - It is also known as Vata. It is widely used in sacrifices and domestic rites. It is used to cure contagious disorders. Arjuna -It is a small herb and also known as Phalguna and used as substitute for Soma. Sayana interpreted it as a tree. Naktamala as Indicated in Kilasa. Asuri - - It is prescribed for Kilasa, Kustha and other skin disorders. Gugglu -It is a fragrant gum resin obtained from the plant. The fumes. of the resin are indicated to cure Yaksma. It is also used in veterinary medicine.