A Review on Greatness of Himalaya as Per Charaka Samhita

Abstract

Ayurveda, the life science, is said to be having a divine origin. Right in the beginning of Ayurveda Samhitas, ayurvedavatarana, the descent of Ayurveda, is documented. The three significant references connect to the Himalayas as the place where it descended or from where it fell. The Himalayas are the mountain ranges in the northern part of India, ranging approximately 1600km. In ancient literature of Ayurveda, the Himalayas features in many contexts. This article tries to compile, analyse, and interpret the literature connected to Himalaya concerning Charaka Samhita.