Answer: Vagbhata
Notes: The famous Ayurvedic text Ashtanga Hridaya was written by Acharya Vagbhata. Vagbhata was a Buddhist and a disciple of Maharshi Charak. He is known for his refined style of writing. Ashtanga Hridaya is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Ayurveda and its principles. The book refers to the eight sections of Ayurveda:
- Medicine
- Diseases of the supra-clavicular parts of the body
- Surgery
- Toxicology
- Psycho-therapy
- Pediatrics
- Rejuvenation
- Virilification
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