Context:
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences revives two rare Ayurvedic manuscripts: Dravyaratnākara Nighantu and Dravyanamā kara Nighantu
Dravyaratnakara Nighantu:
- Author: Mudgala Pandita
- Period: Composed in 1480 AD
- Content:
- Comprises 18 chapters detailing drug synonyms, therapeutic actions, and medicinal properties.
- Draws references from classical Nighantus like Dhanvantari Nighantu and Raja Nighantu.
- Documents novel medicinal substances derived from plant, mineral, and animal origins.
Dravyanamakara Nighantu:
- Author: Attributed to Bhisma Vaidya
- Focus:
- Specializes in homonyms of drug and plant names, a crucial aspect of Ayurvedic pharmacology.
- Serves as a standalone appendix to the Dhanvantari Nighantu, aiding in precise identification of medicinal substances.
Source: PIB
Previous Year Question
Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2022 Prelims]
(a) Sangam poems are devoid of any reference to material culture.
(b) The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets.
(c) Sangam poems have no reference to warrior ethics.
(d) Sangam literature refers to magical forces as irrational
Answer: (b)