The Charaka Samhita detailed many early medicines, such as suppositories, tampons and douches for relieving congestion. It even advised the use of rectal and vaginal enemas for the treatment of ...

Authored by sage Charaka, it focuses upon the basic fact that food forms the very basis of health and body as well as mind.

It utilises herbs to maintain optimal health and is documented in ancient texts like the Charaka Samhita, conceived around 1000 BC. The three body states in Ayurveda are Vata (air and ether ...