Astanga-Hrudaya, composed by the sage Vagbhata in the late classical period (6th–7th century CE), is a compact, poetic compendium of Ayurvedic wisdom. Written in mnemonic sutras, it synthesizes Charaka and Sushruta traditions into the eight branches (ashtanga) of Ayurveda—internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, geriatrics, and more. Its core teachings revolve around dosha balance (vāta, pitta, kapha), digestive fire (agni), tissue metabolism, seasonal and daily regimens, dietetics, herbal formulations, and preventive care. Lucid, practical and patient-centred, Astanga-Hrudaya shaped centuries of clinical practice and education. Today it remains a foundational textbook for Ayurvedic practitioners and a rich resource for integrative, personalized and lifestyle-based approaches to health and well‑being.