A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c6.5
A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c6.5
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European interest in the medical art and achievements of the Indians was keen in the period of colonial expansion. The rich and varied flora of the country and the actions attributed to a large number of medicinal plants were intensively studied. The *Coloquios* of Garcia da Orta and the monumental *Hortus Indicus Malabaricus* of Henricus Adrianus van Rheede van Draakenstein are outstanding examples of Portuguese and Dutch activities in this field respectively.