A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c15.31

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The third group of diseases to be discussed are those affecting the head. Five diseases are described, together with their treatment: śaṅkhaka¹⁰⁰ (9.71–73), ¹⁰¹ ardhāvabhedaka¹⁰² (9.74–78),¹⁰³ sūryāvarta¹⁰⁴ (9.79–83),¹⁰⁵ anantavāta¹⁰⁶ (9.84–86ab),¹⁰⁷ and śiraḥkampa (trembling of the head)¹⁰⁸ (9.86cd–87).