Harita Samhita 2 vols.

“Harita Samhita” is a classical text of Ayurveda attributed to the sage Harita. It is considered one of the important works in the traditional Indian medical literature. Although not as widely known or studied as the Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, or Ashtanga Hridaya, the Harita Samhita holds significant value in the Ayurvedic corpus.

Harita Samhita: Overview

Authorship: The text is attributed to the sage Harita, who is believed to be one of the disciples of the sage Punarvasu Atreya, a prominent figure in Ayurvedic medicine.

Structure: The Harita Samhita is typically divided into two volumes or parts. The organization of the text varies slightly depending on the manuscript or the edition, but it generally covers various aspects of Ayurvedic medicine, including principles of health, diagnosis, and treatment.

Content and Themes

Volume 1:

• Basic Principles: Introduction to the fundamental concepts of Ayurveda, including the theory of the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), dhatus (tissues), malas (waste products), and the concept of health and disease.
• Volume 2:
  • Therapeutics: Detailed descriptions of various treatments and therapies for different diseases, including herbal formulations, dietary recommendations, and lifestyle modifications.