He learned the science of ayurveda from Indra and taught to Punarvashu Atreya.
- 4 persons bearing name Bhardwaja present in ancient India:-
Bhardwaja-I
- Time period :- 1200 year BC
- Composer of many mantras of Rigveda.
Bhardwaja-II
- Time period:- 900 year BC
- S/O – Brihaspati and Mamata
- Participated at assembly of sages arranged at Himalaya to discuss the cause and solution of disease.
Bhardwaja-III
- Time period:- 900 year BC
- Contemporary of Punarvashu Atreya.
- He participated in debate of finding origin for man and diseases, performed under the chairmanship of Punarvashu Atreya.
Bhardwaja-IV or Kumarashira Bhardwaja.
- Time period:- 900 year BC
- Participated in the debate on qualities and actions of vata and rasa sankhya.
- Explained 5 rasa based on Panchmahabhuta.