Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c6.s2.t2.14
Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c6.s2.t2.14
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Xuanzang, 玄奘 during CE 629-645 and Yijing , 義淨 between CE 671-695 visited India. During their stay, they made Indians aware of the Chinese techniques of accupunture and pulse examination. On their return journey, they carried with them Buddhist works with their innumerable medical references. Also, valuable information on medicinal plants, methods of treatment, organisation of free hospitals and dispensaries.