The Gupta Experience Day 2 (July 4, 450CE)

The first stop on my travels was to the flat, and fertile plain of Nalanda. Nalanda is near the Ganga River, with healthy green land. Bring your umbrella, the land has copious amounts of rain, and sweat dripping humidity. I came to this magnificent spot to examine the medicine of the Gupta people, and the methods used on patients. I came to find from a local woman of Gupta descent that Ayurvedic medicine was widely used, focusing on the mind, body, and spirit of a person. The spiritual people of this fertile land used such items as herbs, honey, garlic, and grains. So watch out for those bumblebees, they like the honey too! A most impressive tactic for patients, which is often used today for relaxation is yoga.(A personal hobby of mine) The Gupta people used yoga to bring harmony to their spirits, and clear their heads. Of course there are no specially used mats or videos to lead them, but the method was used to relax and forget problems.
A notable fact I found out by a local doctor was that the Gupta people had free hospitals, unlike the over priced hospitals of today. These hospitals were supported by local citizens, and were kept going by such donations. An astonishing fact I happened to stumble upon, after examining an ancient operating room, was that the doctors of the Gupta people performed actual surgeries, in a somewhat efficient way. This showed me the superiority these people had during their time. Stay tuned for the next chapter of my adventure across the Gupta empire, and the events that will make your jaw drop to the floor.