The Classical Doctrine of Indian Medicine: Its Origins and its Greek Parallels c9.3
The Classical Doctrine of Indian Medicine: Its Origins and its Greek Parallels c9.3
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Much work has been done by R. Hoernle on one aspect of Indian anatomy, namely, Osteology.¹ But this part of anatomy is less important for the constitution of medical doctrines and the work of Hoernle is based on ruinous foundations. However, the credit, usually given to him, does not allow us to neglect an examination of his work.