A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c23.356

v1.c23.356

Measures to deliver a retained placenta (aparā) are described, 158 followed by the treatment required after its successful removal (15.17–20ab). The regimen during the puerperium and some useful prescriptions for this period are dealt with (15.20cd–28ab). The preparation of balātaila is described, 159 a drug that cures all vāta disorders; it is to be recommended in the puerperal period, and is effective in a long series of various disorders (15.28cd–39). Another type of balātaila can also be used (15.40–43), as well as medicated oils derived from other plants, to be prepared and employed in the same way as balātaila (15.44–47).