மருத்துவம்

This material is a Tamil palm-leaf manuscript from Northern Province, Sri Lanka. The author, period of this manuscript is unknown but it is estimated to be from 1801-1899. This palm-leaf manuscript is related to Medicine. It contains detailed descriptions about oil treatments, Lēkiyam and it mentions about medicinal powders, oils, balms, pills, medicinal patches, the role of water in curing diseases, cantaṉāti kuḷikai, kuttukkuḷikai and medicinal water etc. It contains detailed descriptions related Paralysis, swelling, piles, tooth decay etc. The manuscript is partially damaged and deteriorated state. The protective cover is made up of margosa. Extent: 256.0. Size and dimensions of original material: L 31.5 cm, W 3.5 cm. Original institution reference: 15.0.