A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c8.43

v1.c8.43

The milky sap (kṣīra), roots, bark, leaves, flowers and fruits of plants are employed (4.5) in the preparations, which are henceforth referred to as kaṣāyas in this chapter. The salt taste is unsuitable, the other five tastes are suitable in a kaṣāya (4.6).