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Charaka Samhita

The Charaka Samhita is an ancient Indian medical text attributed to the sage Charaka, who is believed to have lived in the 2nd century BCE. It is one of the most important and influential texts in the history of Ayurvedic medicine.

  • The Charaka Samhita consists of 576 chapters and 5880 verses, making it one of the longest medical texts in the world.
  • The text is divided into four sections: the Sutra Samhita, the Vimanstha Samhita, the Agada Samhita, and the Sharira Samhita.
  • The Charaka Samhita is a comprehensive guide to Ayurvedic medicine, covering topics such as diet, dietetics, pharmacology, and physiology.
  • The text emphasizes the importance of balance and harmony in the body, and provides detailed descriptions of various diseases and their treatments.
  • The Charaka Samhita is still studied and used today by Ayurvedic practitioners around the world, and is considered a fundamental text in the field of Ayurvedic medicine.

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