Useful Abbreviation and Their Combinations

The following abbreviations are commonly used in referring to the Classical writers and texts.

Ca. = refers to Charaka Samhita

Su. = refers to Sushruta Samhita

Vag. = refers to Vagbhata

A.S. = refers to Astanga Sangraha

A.H. = refers to Astanga Hridayam

Sharng = refers to Sharngadhara Samhita

Ma. Ni. = refers to Madhava Nidanam Samhita

B.P = Bhava Prakasha of Bhava Mishra Samhita

Kash = Kashyapa Samhita


Classics Abbreviations