Susruta Samhita: A Scientific Synopsis

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Susruta Samhita, the Ayurvedic classic of Dhanvantai school though basically a study of surgical treatment, concerns in addition, origin of life, analysis of constituent elements of vegetable and animal substances taken as food as well as drugs, and theories and practices relating to origin of human diseases and their treatment. The present monograph is an evaluation of the Susruta Samhita in two parts: texts and tables. Theories and practices mentioned in the original text have been analysed in the first part, tables contain relevant informations in details.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR H.N. Gupta

Prof. H.N. Gupta, B.Sc., G.I. Mech. E (London), FIE has practiced mechanical engineering for forty seven years-35 years in industry and 12 years in teaching. He was CEO of several industrial units and held many appointments like U.G.C. visiting professor, S.B.O.P. chair professor and national expert in process technology in a UNDP sponsored project. He has also served as a member of CII (Northern chapter) manufacturing technology panel. Currently, he teaches Mechanical Engineering in I.E.T., Lucknow as guest professor.