History of India

Question 1

Two great periods in the history of ancient Indian Medicine

Answer 1

The Vedic period (until about 800bce)
The Brahmanic period (800 - 1000bce)

Question 2

cause of disease is

Answer 2

determined by density of sin

Question 3

Healthcare principle in vedic period

Answer 3

Regular bathing
tooth cleaning - chewing on betel leaves
specific amount of water to be consumed
food safety
good diet, exercise

Question 4

method of treatment

Answer 4

cure involving confession of sin, exorcism, spells
mantra, bleeding, supplications
oil enemas, sneezing powders- cleaning the digestive organs
methods for healing reliant on religious beliefs

Question 5

whats vedas

Answer 5

body of sacred hindu writings
includes information about treatment for wounds, snakebites, and removal of arrows as well as the amputation of limbs

Question 6

doctors in the brahmanic period

Answer 6

taking models
taking oath
doctor’s education in apprenticeship (Not priest school)
doctor are thrd caste lower in the cast than the priest and warrior castes