A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c25.99

v1.c25.99

The first part (7.22–29) of the section on śimbidhānya differs from that of the Hṛdaya and has no verses in common with it. The items forming part of śimbidhānya, mentioned in the first verse (7.22), are: mudga, maṅgalya, vanamudga, makuṣṭhaka, masūraka, āḍhakī,⁹⁰ and caṇaka.⁹¹ Their general properties and actions are enumerated (7.23–24ab).⁹² The best kinds and varieties for particular purposes are mentioned (7.24cd–25).⁹³