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Brief information about Siddhasāra Nighantu of Ravigupta
R Srivastava1, S D Dubey, A L Srivastava
1Department of Dravyaguna, B.H.U., Varanasi.
Bulletin of the Indian Institute of History of Medicine (Hyderabad)
|July 5, 2003
Summary
The Siddhasāra Nighantu, authored by Bauddhācārya Ravigupta in the 7th century A.D., is the final section of the Siddhasāra Samhita. It details medicinal substances (Dravyas) using synonyms and 96 verses, referencing Sushruta Samhita.
Area of Science:
- Ayurvedic medicine
- Classical Indian medical literature
Background:
- The Siddhasāra Nighantu is attributed to Bauddhācārya Ravigupta, a Buddhist scholar.
- Its composition is dated to the 7th century A.D. based on historical evidence.
Discussion:
- The text is the concluding part of the larger work, Siddhasāra Samhita.
- It incorporates 33 Ganas (groups of substances) from the Dravyasamgrahaniya chapter of Sushruta Samhita.
- Medicinal substances (Dravyas) are systematically described using synonyms (Paryāya śaily) within 96 verses.
Key Insights:
- The Nighantu serves as a crucial glossary of medicinal terms and classifications.
- It highlights the integration of knowledge between different classical Indian medical traditions.
- The detailed classification of Dravyas provides valuable insights into ancient pharmacopoeia.
Outlook:
- Further research can explore the specific Dravyas mentioned and their therapeutic applications.
- Comparative studies with other Nighantu texts can illuminate the evolution of Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia.
- This work offers a valuable resource for understanding the historical development of Indian materia medica.
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