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Sushruta, disciple of Dhanwantari

The great Sushruta is remembered by the world for his contribution to surgery in general and plastic surgery in particular. His work on rhinoplasty (plastic surgery performed on the nose) especially has been lauded for centuries. His code of conduct for surgeons and practitioners is still revered deeply in the field.

He was among the sages who approached Divodosa (said to be an avatar of Sage Dhanwantari) in order to learn the precepts of Ayurveda. This gave birth to a long and influential lineage of surgeons, and Sushruta became Divodasa's most famous student, gaining renown across the world.

Modern day Ayurveda borrows heavily from his Sushruta Samhita (Sushruta's Compendium), which details a holistic approach to medicinal treatment, the divisions of Ayurveda, and his own approach to Panchakarma and other specialized treatment methods.

Sushruta, disciple of Dhanwantari

Sushruta, disciple of Dhanwantari

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