The physician of the Vanara army and father of Tara.
Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Valmiki Ramayana, with other tellings (Ramcharitmanas (Tulsidas), Regional and folk traditions) noted where relevant.
Sushena is a Vanara physician and the father of Tara. He is known for healing Lakshmana.
When Lakshmana was struck by Ravana's spear, Sushena said that four herbs from the Himalayas could save him. He named the herbs, and Hanuman brought the whole mountain. Sushena identified the herbs and Lakshmana recovered.
This entry is independently written for myVamsam using the sources listed above. Where traditions differ, this entry identifies the relevant tradition rather than presenting one account as universally established fact.