[Origin of gestation theory in Tibetan medicine]. 1995

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Generally, it is claimed that gestation theory was originated locally in Tibet, with only a single origin. This author proves that there are two sources, both derived from India. One is a combination of gestation theory from rGyud-bzhi, i.e. Astangahrdayasamhita, and the Great Ratnakuta, and the other, from Somaradza, also derived from the Great Ratnakuta. The dates of writing of modern edition of Somaradza and rGyud-bzhi are still uncertain yet. Based on the linguistic features, this author claims that Somaradza was written before the Tibetan version of Great Ratnakuta (9 century), while rGyud-bzhi, after the translation of Astangahrdayasamhita (10-11 century).

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007194 India A country in southern Asia, bordering the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, between Burma and Pakistan. The capitol is New Delhi. Republic of India
D010686 Philosophy, Medical The underlying rationale or theoretical basis for the principles of MEDICINE. Medical Philosophy
D011247 Pregnancy The status during which female mammals carry their developing young (EMBRYOS or FETUSES) in utero before birth, beginning from FERTILIZATION to BIRTH. Gestation,Pregnancies
D012068 Religion and Medicine The interrelationship of medicine and religion. Religiosity Coping,Spiritual Coping,Medicine and Religion,Coping, Religiosity,Coping, Spiritual,Religiosity Copings
D002016 Buddhism The teaching ascribed to Gautama Buddha (ca. 483 B.C.) holding that suffering is inherent in life and that one can escape it into nirvana by mental and moral self-purification. (Webster, 3d ed) Buddhist Ethics,Buddhist Ethic,Ethic, Buddhist,Ethics, Buddhist
D002681 China A country spanning from central Asia to the Pacific Ocean. Inner Mongolia,Manchuria,People's Republic of China,Sinkiang,Mainland China
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D049691 History, Medieval The period of history from the year 500 through 1450 of the common era. Medieval History,History of Medicine, Medieval,History of Medicine, Renaissance,Medicine, Medieval History,Medicine, Renaissance,Medieval History (Medicine),Renaissance Medicine,Histories, Medieval (Medicine),History Medicine, Medieval,History, Medieval (Medicine),Medieval Histories (Medicine),Medieval History Medicine
D018609 Tibet An autonomous region located in central Asia, within China.

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