Who Wrote Ayurveda - #3250

I’ve been reading about Ayurveda and how it’s one of the oldest systems of medicine in the world. It’s fascinating, but I can’t help wondering – who wrote Ayurveda? Was it created by one person, or was it a collection of knowledge passed down over generations? I’d love to understand its origins better. Here’s what sparked my curiosity. I recently started following Ayurvedic practices to improve my digestion and reduce stress. While researching, I came across texts like the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita, which are considered foundational in Ayurveda. But I still don’t know who wrote Ayurveda as a whole – was it Charaka or Sushruta, or someone else? Or was it originally oral knowledge that was later written down? Another thing I’m curious about is the time period when Ayurveda was first developed. Was it during the Vedic era, or did it come later? And how did the person or people who wrote Ayurveda gather all this knowledge about herbs, treatments, and the doshas? It’s amazing how detailed and effective the system is, even thousands of years later. I’ve also heard that Ayurveda was influenced by ancient sages or rishis who observed nature and the human body. Is this true? And how do texts like Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita fit into the broader history of Ayurveda? Were they expansions of earlier knowledge, or did they introduce completely new ideas? Lastly, I’d like to know if the teachings of the person or people who wrote Ayurveda are still followed exactly as they were, or if they’ve been adapted over time. Are there modern interpretations or new findings that build on the original principles? If so, how do these changes align with the core philosophy of Ayurveda?