A Comparative Study of Astanga Hridaya and Astanga Samgraha - A Review Article.

Abstract

Background: This study is an attempt to compile concept of mentioned  in Vagbhatta Samhita i.e. Astanga Hridaya and Astanga Samgraha so that  all the knowledge regarding could be comes under a platform. On the basis  of evidences, it can be concluded that Astanga Samgraha and Astanga  Hridaya were written by two different authors. Astanga Samgraha is  written by Vridha Vagbhatta (500 AD) Astanga Hridaya is written by  Laghu Vagbhatta (6th century). Both of these Acharya’s actually were  related. Due to difference in time period; Astanga Samgraha is more  influenced by the Sushruta Samhita while Astanga Hridaya is lineated  towards Charaka Samhita. In both the Samhitas description of Sharira Rachana is found in Astanga Samgraha and Uttar Sthana. Material & Methods: The data used in current study was gathered from  major Ayurvedic Samhitas, books based on historical background of  Ayurveda, indexed – non indexed journals, widely dispersed research  publications. Conclusion: This study reveals verity behind similarity and differences  between Astanga Hridaya & Astanga Samgraha. The Time periods,  Authors, language & style and some other subject matters of both the  texts.