Sushruta Samhita

सुश्रुतसंहिता

Sushruta Samhita is the classical text of Shalya Tantra (surgery). It describes surgical instruments, procedures, anatomy and the training of surgeons, alongside medicine and toxicology.

  • 34 Chapters
  • 6 Sthanas
  • c. 6th Century BCE
Sushruta Samhita

The 6 Sthanas

Sutra Sthana 0 Chapters Fundamentals, surgical training and instruments. Nidana Sthana 16 Chapters Diagnosis of surgical diseases. Sharira Sthana 10 Chapters Anatomy, embryology and marma points. Chikitsa Sthana 0 Chapters Surgical and medical treatment. Kalpa Sthana 8 Chapters Toxicology. Uttara Tantra 0 Chapters Eye, ENT, pediatrics and other specialities.

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About the Author

Acharya Sushruta · c. 6th Century BCE

Acharya Sushruta, a disciple of Divodasa Dhanvantari of Kashi, is honoured as the father of surgery for his detailed descriptions of more than 300 procedures and 120 instruments.