Question

Which of the following famous Sanskrit texts contains detailed information on clinical diagnosis and pharmacy?

• A. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Ashtanga-sangraha
• B. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Sushruta Samhita
• C. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Ashtanga-hridayasamhita
• D. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Charaka Samhita

Answer 1

The correct option is D <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Charaka Samhita

The Charaka Samhita is a Sanskrit text on Ayurveda. It was written by Charak. Along with the Susruta Samhita, it is one of two foundational Hindu texts of this field that have survived. It contains detailed information about clinical diagnosis and pharmacy.