Vrinda was one of the latter day outstanding exponents of Ayurveda who composed the great work called Sidha Yoga. Much of the material incorporated in this work, however, clearly showed the great influence that previous greats in Ayurveda exerted over him.
Sidha Yoga described in detail the nature and symptoms of various diseases, their treatments and the various preparations in Ayurveda system of medicine.. The book also dealt on the topic of rejuvenation and the various elixirs to prolong life.Vrinda was also considered the first physician who highlighted the effectiveness of mercury on various treatments in the Ayurveda system of medicine. |