A History of Agriculture in India v2.c79.s5.t3: Oiling Camels

v2.c79.s5.t3.1

Oil was annually allowed for anointing camels and injecting into their nostrils. For each *bughdi* and *jammaza* 3½ *sers* of sesame oil was annually allowed, viz. three *sers* for anointing, and ½ *ser* for injection into the nose. So also ⅜ *s* of brimstone, and 66 *s* of butter-milk. For other kinds of camels the allowance was ⅝ *s* of brimstone, 6½ *s* of butter-milk, and ⅜ *s* of grease for injecting into the nose-holes.