A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c22.38

v1.c22.38

GAṄGĀDHARA KAVIRĀJA wrote a commentary on the Carakasamhitā, called Jalpakalpataru. 173 This very elaborate commentary deals at great length with philosophical subjects, but gives much less attention to specifically medical topics. The information on drugs is in general disappointing. 174 The views of Cakrapāṇidatta are on many occasions challenged without reference to him by name. 175