alleryAbout how many illnesses does the Sushruta Samhita describe?
A120
B450
C1,120
D11,200
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 1,120
1. The extant text has 186 chapters.
2. It describes 1,120 illnesses and 700 medicinal plants.
3. It also lists 64 mineral preparations and 57 animal-based preparations.
_Source: Wikipedia, Sushruta Samhita, Chapters_
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