The 15th chapter of Chikitsasthanam of Ashtanga Hridayam is named as Udara Chikitsitam Adhyayah. This chapter deals with the explanation of ‘treatment of abdominal enlargements.’ The topics covered in this chapter include – Udara Samanya…
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