No. 19: [A pupil-physician's note-book containing directions for the treatment of vomiting and diarrhea; also directions for making favorite powders, pills and decoctions], 1750
Scope and Contents
Typewritten note on inside of wood cover reads: "Sinhalese ola (Book-Manuscript) ca. 1750 A.D. A pupil-physician's notebook containing directions for the treatment of vomiting and diarrhoea [sic]; also for making favorite powders, pills and decoctions. The script is on the prepared leaves of the Talipot Palm. The laquered [sic] wooden covers, the button and binding cord are modern but made by native Ceylon artists after old designs."
Dates
- 1750
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research. Access to specific items may be restricted due to the fragile condition of the items.
Extent
8 Leaves ; 6 X 32 cm
Language of Materials
Sinhala; Sinhalese
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased by Casey Wood in Kandy, Ceylon on March 18, 1926.
Library Details
Part of the Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center Repository
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