The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s4.9
The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s4.9
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c4.s4.9
Applications to the skin. These consist of ghritas, oils, plasters, poultices, baths and hot applications for inducing perspiration. Medicated ghritas and oils have been already described. They are for the most part rubbed all over the body, except those intended for local ailments. Plasters called प्रलेप *Pralepa* are applied moist and cold. प्रदेह *Pradeha* or poultices are applied moist and hot. They are also thicker than plasters.