Ashtangasamgraha 1.41

1.41

Disease is imbalance of the doṣas; health is balance of the doṣas.
And diseases are considered twofold by division into innate and exogenous.
Because success arises from rites for procuring male offspring, one should administer it before manifestation [of pregnancy].
With madhūka, badara, honey, and sugar candy;
conferring lifespan, intellect, memory, and health, and protecting from demons.