Charaka
Charaka was one of the principal contributors to Ayurveda, a system of medicine and lifestyle developed in ancient India. He is known as a physician who edited the medical treatise entitled ''Charaka Samhita'', one of the foundational texts of classical Indian medicine and Ayurveda, included under Brhat-Trayi.Charaka, also known as Charaka Muni or Agnivesa, was an ancient Indian physician and scholar who made significant contributions to the field of Ayurveda. Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine that originated in Indian subcontinent more than 5,000 years ago.
Charaka is believed to have lived during the 4th century BCE, although the exact dates of his birth and death are uncertain. He is considered one of the principal contributors to the Charaka Samhita, an ancient Ayurvedic text that is one of the foundational texts of Ayurvedic medicine.
The Charaka Samhita is a comprehensive treatise on various aspects of medicine, including etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and ethical considerations. It covers a wide range of topics, including anatomy, physiology, herbal medicine, surgical techniques, and the use of minerals and metals in medicine.
Charaka's approach to medicine was holistic and focused on understanding the body as a whole. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a balance among the three doshas (vata, pitta, and kapha) and believed that disease resulted from an imbalance in these doshas. His treatments aimed to restore this balance through dietary changes, herbal remedies, lifestyle modifications, and therapies such as massage and detoxification.
Charaka's contributions to Ayurveda were not only medical but also scientific. He emphasized the importance of observation, experimentation, and logical reasoning in the practice of medicine. He classified diseases based on their etiology and symptoms, and his diagnostic methods included examination of the pulse, urine, and other bodily fluids. Provided by Wikipedia
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Published 1877[Calcutta] : Bhaṭṭācāryyeṇa, 1877.1 online resource (8, 962 p.)Center for Research Libraries
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6Published 1975Jakarta : Yayasan, [1975?]300 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.“...Cipta Loka Caraka...”
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7Published 1971Djakarta, 1971.69 p. illus. 18 cm.“...Cipta Loka Caraka...”
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8Published 1970Djakarta, Jajasan Kanisius, 1970.109 p. 21 cm.“...Cipta Loka Caraka...”
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9by Singh, Balwant, 1903-
Published 1972Varanasi, Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office, 1972.xviii, 544 p. 23 cm.Other Authors: “...Caraka...”