Note 23 — Chapter VI · Magic Rites as affecting the Life of Man (continued 3)
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When the “sickness” is severe, the Bidan draws upon her almost inexhaustible stock of Malay charms, a specimen of which will be found in the Appendix. Salt and asam are taken (apparently by the Bidan?) into the mouth (di-kĕmam asam garam) while the selected charm is repeated. ↑