who is the first doctor in india - #24036
I am really curious about something. Lately, I have been diving into the history of medicine in India, and I keep stumbling across this question: who is the first doctor in India? I mean, it’s kinda mind-blowing to think about how medicine has evolved. I read that the practice of Ayurvedic medicine dates back thousands of years, which really draws me in. My grandfather used to tell me stories about ancient healers and how they would use herbs for healing, and sometimes I wonder if any of them could have been among the first doctors! I also heard about Charaka and Sushruta, but not sure who actually deserves the title, right? I’ve seen conflicting info about who was considered a "doctor" back then, and if they were even formally recognized as such. Was it just based on the treatments they provided or did they have some kind of authority? If anyone here knows who is the first doctor in India and can shed more light on this, that’d be awesome!
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