A History of Indian Medical Literature v3.c42.s9.19

v3.c42.s9.19

The third discussion has the treatment with emetics for its subject (152–153; Si.3). Kautsa²⁵ distinguishes three grades in this treatment; Pārāśarya, apparently agreeing with him, adds that these three grades ought to be related to a patient's strength. The diet after the administration of an emetic is also dealt with; Vṛddhakāśyapa,²⁶ Vaideha Janaka,²⁷ and others, whose names are not extant, give their opinion. Some related subjects are touched upon by Vāryovida and Vātsya.²⁸ Kāśyapa, appearing again at the