A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c15.4

v1.c15.4

The correct application of śirovirecana (evacuation of the head) is described; the signs of adequate, deficient and excessive treatment; its indications; rules for the period preceding this type of treatment and during treatment (1.50cd–55ab). Some complications due to faulty application of the described therapeutic measures are dealt with (1.55cd–60ab).