The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s4.3

c4.s4.3

फलवर्ती *Phalavarti* or suppositories were recommended to be made of the size of the patient's thumb. They were smeared with clarified butter and introduced into the rectum. The following is an example of a suppository. Take of assafœtida and rock-salt equal parts and make a suppository with honey, for use in tympanitis.