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 medicine was held by the Moslem world. We also learn that "the Christian philosopher and physician from Bagdad, Abulkahir Alkhamnour, friend of Albérúní, seems to have practised in Ghazni his medical profession" (Sachau). This is significant as indicating that both the Greek and Hindu systems held sway side by side; but more of it anon.

So far as regards historical evidence. Let us now see if any internal evidence could be gathered in corroboration of the former. Reference has already been made to the Book on Poisons by Sânâq the Indian. We shall cite here some parallel passages on the Examihation of Poisoned Food and Drink. These are the chief characteristics as given by Sânâq, the Charaka and the Susruta respectively.