A History of Indian Medical Literature v4.c62.306

v4.c62.306

709 Four types of the disease called śākhā (irregularity of breath) are described (5.42–58), together with their treatment; another disease, characterized by inflammation of the legs and the appearance of boils, is gardabhī, which develops, if neglected, into cāndī (5.67–68). Compare on diseases of hawks and their treatment: H. ap Evans (1968): I, 42–59; II, 154–181.