A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c25.669

v1.c25.669

Chapter four (kāsacikitsā) corresponds to the first part of the chapter of the same title (Ci.3.1–72) of the Hṛdaya. A.s.Ci.4.1–6 = A.h.Ci.3, introduction and 1–6ab. Some extra verses (4.7–10ab) deal with a recipe. A.s.Ci.4.10cd–29 = A.h.Ci.3.6cd–28. Additional verses (4.30–32) descrive five electuaries.²⁵ A.s.Ci.4.33–35 = A.h.Ci.3.29–32ab. Two additional verses (4.36–37) give two recipes.²⁶ A.s.Ci.4.38–42 = A.h.Ci.3.32cd–38ab. A.s.Ci.4.43–45 describes thick medicated ghees, to be used in the same way as electuaries.