A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c25.32
A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c25.32
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The beneficial effects of abhyaṅga are described (3.54cd–57), 33 followed by 34 those of abhyaṅga of the head (3.58cd), 35 filling the ears with oil (3.59ab), 36 and abhyaṅga of the feet (3.59cd–60ab). 37 A.s.Sū.3.60cd = A.h.Sū.2.9cd. Physical exercise (vyāyāma) is defined (3.61ab). A.s.Sū.3.61cd–69ab = A.h.Sū.2.10–17. Additional rules related to bathing are formulated (3.69cd–73). A.s.Sū.3.74 = A.h.Sū.2.18. Rules are given concerning the proper food to be taken and its consumption (3.75–79). 38