A paste of pippalimula, asafoetida, the three pungents, kunati (coriander, per the commentary), kamrakh, bharangi and turmeric is spread on a thin cloth, wrapped round a castor stalk, lit and smoked; and white mustard, mustard, black pepper, long pepper, dry ginger and shigru root are used as mouthfuls (kavala), gargles, affusion and pastes. These are said to calm aggravated kapha.
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- धूमपान कबल धारणादिधूमपान, कवलधारण आदि
- English
- Medicated smoking, mouthfuls and related measures
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