அட்டையின் பேதங்களையும் அவைகளைக் கொண்டு செய்யும் சிகிச்சை முறைகளையும் பற்றிக் கூறும் நூல் - A treatise dealing with the various species of leeches together with the method of their application in the treatment of diseases etc.
NOTE:- The following are the important points to be observed in the treatment by leech-bites.
i. The period allowed for bleeding differs according to the nature of the constitution of the patient.
ii. In delicate people or children; the loss of blood should not be allowed to go on for a long time, but should be stopped in time.
iii. It is prohibited in cases of debilitated or anaemic persons, pregnant women etc.
iv. The part to be treated should be washed with soup and water and cleaned before leeches are applied.
v. The patients must be given enema or purgative so as to eliminate morbid fluids from the system. After leech-bite, they should not be given cool drinks and sour substances nor are they to be exposed to the cold breeze or wind.