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Introduction to Sushruta Samhita

Reference book of Ayurvedic Surgery

1

Historical perspective

Who was Sushruta? Origins of the Compendium etc.

2

Salient points of Sutra sthana

Book of Aphorisms: Birds eye view of Ayurvedic Surgery

3

Salient points of Nidana sthana

Book of Ayurvedic Surgical Diagnosis

4

Salient points of Sharira sthana

Book of Ayurvedic Surgical Anatomy and Physiology

5

Salient points of Chikitsa sthana

Book of Surgery: Principles and practice of Ayurvedic Surgery

6

Salient points of Kalpa sthana

Book of Formulations: finer points of Ayurvedic Pharmacy for Surgery

7

Salient points of Uttara sthana

Book of Special topics: Specialties like Ophthalmology, ENT & face, Head etc.