A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c23.502

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Chapter thirty-five describes the following measures against afflictions caused by Mukhamandikā:421 sprinkling (35.3), inunction (35.4), a medicated ghee (35.5), fumigation (35.6ab), the wearing of the tongues of particular animals (as charms) (35.6cd),422 offerings (35.7–8ab),423 and a ritual bath accompanied by a mantra (35.8cd–9).