A History of Indian Medical Literature v3.c42.s15.8

v3.c42.s15.8

A kvātha is thought to possess six properties (1.41); these should be taken into consideration with regard to the time of its application (1.42–46). Seven types of kvātha are described, which have different actions related to their degree of dilution or concentration (1.47–52ab). Several rules are given with regard to the administration of a kvātha (1.59–64 and 72–74).