[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [Hindu Medicine](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948) › c7.32 # Hindu Medicine c7.32 Hindu Medicine c7.32 - **Language:** English ### [c7.32](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c7.32) The earliest text, commenting on the proper use of this kind of charm, explains that the hymn is used in a remedial rite against consumption (yakṣma) and all other diseases, together with a gilt and lacquered amulet of splinters from ten kinds of trees which is sprinkled with the residue of the sacrificial potion offered to the gods.³ - [Previous: c7.31](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c7.31) - [Next: c7.33](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c7.33) - [Up: c7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c7.32](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c7.32) · Pramāṇa