Madhava-kara

Physician

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Who is Madhava-kara?

Madhava was a 7th-century or early 8th-century Indian physician who wrote the Rug-vinischaya, also known as the Nidāna, which soon assumed a position of authority. In the 79 chapters of this book, he lists diseases along with their causes, symptoms, and complications. He also included a chapter on smallpox.

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  • Hinduism
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on July 23, 2013

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