Note 27 — Chapter III · DISEASE DEITIES.
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Different things are dedicated to the goddess according as the disease affects one part of the body or another. For instance, flour of bājrā or juvāri is offered in case of bronchitis; silver models of the human eye when the disease affects the eyes; a goras (a black earthen vessel full of curds) in case of morbid heat; a piece of black paper, in high fever, and salt if there is an itching sensation.27 The Mātā is said to live on cold food and to be very fond of things which have a cooling effect such as fruits, sugar, etc. The same things are given to the patient as food.28