Sushruta Saṁhitā
Category:
Ayurveda (Medical Science)
Sushruta Saṁhitā is a cornerstone of ancient surgical science and Ayurveda. It influenced medical knowledge in ancient India and beyond. It details over 300 surgical procedures and 120 surgical instruments, including plastic surgery (rhinoplasty). Its importance lies in its detailed surgical knowledge and ethical guidelines for physicians.
Surgery (Shalya Tantra), anatomy, surgical instruments, procedures.
Quick Facts
Author
Acharya Sushruta
Compiled By
Acharya Sushruta
Origin Period
circa 1000 BCE – 600 BCE (estimated)
Language
Sanskrit
School/Tradition
Dhanvantari School of Ayurveda
Status
One of the three major classical texts of Ayurveda (Brihat Trayi), especially known for surgery.