The Bhela Samhita is an ancient Ayurvedic text attributed to Bhela, a disciple of Atreya. It is considered one of the earliest medical treatises, closely related to the Charaka Samhita.
Key Features:
- Written in Sanskrit, primarily in the form of a dialogue between Atreya and Bhela
- Covers internal medicine, diagnosis, and treatment principles
- Shows similarities with both the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita
- Mentions Gandhara, suggesting possible regional influences
- Likely composed between 400–750 CE, though the surviving manuscript dates to c. 1650 CE
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