Historical Bibliography Updated: July 14, 2026
The Ayurvedic system of medicine, or an exposition, in English, of Hindu medicine as occuring in Charaka, Susruta, Bagbhata, and othe rauthoritative works, ancient and modern, in Sanskrit. 3 vols.
Calcutta: K. R. Chatterjee, 1901 –1907.
Ayurveda is the most ancient system of Hindu medicine; only fragments of the original remain. The early Hindus believed it to be of divine origin and ascribed it to Brahma. It dates from circa 1400-1200 BCE. Digital facsimile from the Internet Archive at this link.
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| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
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| Entry Number | #6485.9 |
| Permanent Link | https://beta.historyofmedicine.com/id/32 |
| External URL | the-ayurvedic-system-of-medicine |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Calcutta