Hastyăyurvĕda--a complete treatise on elephants.
Ayurvĕda, the oldest existing medical science of India, which is not only responsible for the health of human beings but also, plays an important in Veterinary sciences. In India, history of traditional Veterinary medicine dates back to the era of Mahăbhărata i.e.5000 B.C., recorded in the form of "Nakula Samhhită". Hastăyurvĕda is a treatise on elephants, Palkăpya wrote this Samhită. The present book is available as a complete Samhită, edited by Pandit Shivadutta Sharma. Hastăyurvĕda was printed at Anandăśrama press in 1894. Hastăyurvĕda has 160 Adhyăyăs. This Samhită is based on fundamental principles of Ayurvĕda, containing all aspects of Sharir including Anatomy & Physiology, Rog Vigyăna, Surgery and Treatment of elephants as well as their care. It is the one and only complete printed Samhită and rare book on Hastăyurvĕda by Palkăpya.
Sharma
Mahesh Chandra
MC
Department of Dravyaguna, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
D000818:Animals; D004606:Elephants; D049690:History, Ancient; D007194:India; D008515:Medicine, Ayurvedic / Q000266:history*; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000266:history*