KASYAPA SAMHITA: ONLY REVERED TEXT ON KAUMARBHRITYA

Literature is both the foundation of human knowledge and the record of huma n experience. Every field of study produces its own literature that serves as the foundation for future learning. Ayurveda the Indian traditional system of medicine have huge amount of literature but some important texts are either missing or incompletely available. The partially available ancient Ayurvedic texts are on the verge of extinction due to lack of protection or maintenance or improper interpretations and uses. Kashyapa samhita is one of these partially or incompletely available texts. This text i s mainly devoted to the Kaumarbhritya branch of Ashtanga Ayurveda and is only available detailed and revered text for this very specialty. Its incline towards Kaumarbhritya, contributions and significance is discussed in detail with scientific perspective.