Description
Medical Thangka – Cathartic Procedures and Bloodletting explain employs a variety of cleansing methods. The size of this thangka is 74*90 cm.
Enemas, nasal washes, laxatives to help empty the bowels, and emetics to cause vomiting are examples of these treatments. These techniques are designed to eliminate the humoral excesses that are thought to be the source of sickness. Purging is considered a powerful therapy that should not be used by the elderly or those who have already been weakened by disease.
Even if purging appears to be necessary, a patient is advised to prepare many days ahead of time with a special diet and medication.
