Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c46.s4.12
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c46.s4.12
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v2.c46.s4.12
Ancient India always believed in accurate observations and experiments. *Atharvaveda* initiated the ancient medical tradition by recommending that the animals in the forest may be closely observed to discover the pharmaceutical properties of the herbs (AV, 8.7.23-26). Caraka has laid emphasis on the importance and utility of scientific experiments (Caraka Saṃhitā, 6.8.132,10.5):
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- Carakasaṃhitā — Agniveśa (Āyurveda) & Caraka, Sanskrit
- Atharvavedasaṃhitā — Atharvan & Aṅgiras, Sanskrit