A History of Indian Medical Literature v3.c49.s2.47

v3.c49.s2.47

Chapter nine is a collection of prescriptions; they are meant to prevent or delay ejaculation (vīryastambha; 1–11), to increase the size of the penis (12), to cause impotence (13–15), to cure it (16–17), to increase potency (21–24), and to cure a series of diseases (25–29). The remaining part of the chapter contains recipes that ensure impregnation (30), that are suitable to vaśīkaraṇa (31–37ab), to tightening of the vagina (37c–f), removal of the pubic hair (38–39), etc. (40–78).