மருத்துவம் - குணவாகடம்

This material is a Tamil palm-leaf manuscript titled ‘Kuṇavākaṭam’ from Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. The author, period of this manuscript is unknown but it is estimated to be from 1801-1850. This manuscript is about medicine. Kuṇavākaṭam means offering treatment by analyzing the complete details of the disease. It mentions medicinal powders, oils, balms, pills, medicinal patches, the role of water in curing diseases. It also contains details of margosa broth, cardamom broth, medicinal water for cold, swelling headache, hiccups etc. This manuscript has 224 pages. The manuscript is partially in deteriorated state but the letters are clear to read. The protective cover is made up of palmyrah. Extent: 224.0. Size and dimensions of original material: L 26 cm, W 3.5 cm. Original institution reference: 1.0.