A History of Indian Medical Literature v3.c46.1316

v3.c46.1316

The term dhātu, when used for the elements of the body, is also interpreted as mahābhūta by Dharmakṣema, although this conflicts with their number. I-ching, who was interested in Indian medicine, was acquainted with the series of seven bodily elements of āyurveda and gives a correct translation of the term.