A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c23.499

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Chapter thirty-two deals with measures against afflictions caused by Pūtanā. They consist of: sprinkling (32.3), inunction (32.4), a medicated ghee (32.5), fumigations (32.6–7), the wearing of particular drugs (as charms) (32.8ab), offerings and a ritual bath (32.8cd–9), and the recitation of mantras (32.10–11).