"An Essay On The Antiquity Of Hindoo Medicine" by John Forbes Royle explores the historical roots and development of traditional Indian medicine. This volume includes an introductory lecture to the course of Materia Medica and Therapeutics delivered at King's College. Royle delves into the ancient practices, theories, and remedies that formed the foundation of Hindu medical knowledge. The essay examines the sources, influences, and unique characteristics of this ancient system, providing valuable insights into its enduring legacy. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, the cultural heritage of India, and the evolution of therapeutic practices. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.