A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c23.80
A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c23.80
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Sthaulya (obesity) and kārśya (leanness) constitute the next subjects. Their causes, features and management are dealt with (15.32–33).¹⁷² An average build (madhyaśarīra) is regarded as the best; leanness is preferable to obesity (15.34–36).