Indian Medicine (Medicin), translated by C. G. Kashikar c9.18

c9.18

Before commencing the treament (karman, kriyā) of a patient, the physician must find out his vitality which is known from certain signs on the body, such as large dimensions of hands, feet, sides, back, nipples, teeth, face, shoulders, forehead etc. He should treat such patients ( Su 1.35 ).