The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c3.10

c3.10

1. Salya or surgical treatment.
2. Sálakya or diseases of the head, eyes, ears and face.
3. Káyachikitsá or treatment of general diseases.
4. Bhutavidyá or diseases caused by evil spirits.
5. Kaumára-bhritya or the treatment of infants and of the puerperal state.
6. Agada or antidotes to poisons.
7. Rasáyana or medicines which promote health and longevity.
8. Vájikaruna, or aphrodisiacs.