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<p>Nalanda, the monastic cum scholastic establishment, is known for higher learning with a unique blend of spirituality, academia, and holistic healthcare. The paper delves into the healthcare provisions and medicinal plant diversity in the ancient monastic complex of Nalanda&#xa0;and its hinterland, situating its significance within the region’s cultural and geographical context. The paper further explores the strategic location of the Mahāvihāra and its connection with the Rajgir hills. Drawing from the colonial reports and Buddhist Pāli texts, this study deciphers the region’s rich diversity and use of medicinal plants. Further, it examines healthcare provisions in the context of monastic establishments, underscoring the pivotal role of the monastic organizations, particularly Nalanda, in fostering spiritual and academic growth.</p>

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Landscapes of healing: Exploring health care provisions and medicinal plant diversity in the Nalanda hinterland

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    2025年8月21日

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  • Sharmistha Chatterjee,
  • Snehadip Saha

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Nalanda, the monastic cum scholastic establishment, is known for higher learning with a unique blend of spirituality, academia, and holistic healthcare. The paper delves into the healthcare provisions and medicinal plant diversity in the ancient monastic complex of Nalanda and its hinterland, situating its significance within the region’s cultural and geographical context. The paper further explores the strategic location of the Mahāvihāra and its connection with the Rajgir hills. Drawing from the colonial reports and Buddhist Pāli texts, this study deciphers the region’s rich diversity and use of medicinal plants. Further, it examines healthcare provisions in the context of monastic establishments, underscoring the pivotal role of the monastic organizations, particularly Nalanda, in fostering spiritual and academic growth.