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 between the period 1850-1899. 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. This manuscript has 874 pages. The manuscript is in good condition. The protective cover is made up of teak and the letters are very clear to read. Extent: 874.0. Size and dimensions of original material: L 40.6 cm, W 2.6 cm. Original institution reference: 2.0.