Essay name: Surgery in ancient India (Study)
Author:
P. P. Prathapan
Affiliation: Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit / Department of Sanskrit Sahitya
This essay studies Surgery in ancient India based on Sanskrit sources such as the Sushruta Samhita. These references indicate evidence of theoretical and practical knowledge of hygiene rivaling contemporary routine practices. Further topics include Ayurveda, a historical study of surgery, surgical schools and instruments used in ancient India.
Chapter 5 - Surgical instruments in Sushruta Samhita
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did not mentioned about these portions because it was out of syllabus.
Similarly portions about the Pad膩rtha was also avoided in the college. But
all these portions are essential for the completion of Ayurveda education
and treatment.
63 His family tradition is given below as a tree
Kunchamootty gurukkal (Traditional)
MuhammadGurukkal (Traditional)
Mammunni Gurukkal (Traditional)
Kunchaln Gurukkal (Tadition + DAMS +Sufi)
Dr. Firdous Iqbal
(BSc. BAMS+ Tradition)
Managing Director
Jibu Gurukkal
(M.D in Alopathy +
Family Tradition)
Changampilly Vaidya Bhavan
Unfortunately they teach their traditional knowledge to their own
family members only. At the same time they are excellent examples for
the blending of the traditional and modern system of treatment.
