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Ayurvedic Surgeon · Ayurveda / Ayurvedic Medicine
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Susruta was a famous Indian physician who lived in the 6th century BC. He is considered one of the fathers of Indian Medicine, and is best known for his work on surgery.
Susruta developed many innovative surgical techniques, including the use of anesthesia, which he achieved by using extracts from plants such as Cannabis indica (hemp) and Valeriana wallichii (Indian Valerian). He also described methods for treating various medical conditions, such as Lockjaw (Tetanus), Fractures, and Gangrene.
