The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s4.1

c4.s4.1

BESIDES being taken internally, medicines are applied in various other ways, such as by injections into the rectum, urethra and female organs ; application to the nose ; to the mouth ; to the eyes ; to the skin in the shape of plasters, ointments, oils and fumigations, and to the lungs by inhalation.