Mahavogga 6.7

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Translated from the Pâli by T. W. Rhys Davids and Hermann Oldenberg

1. Now at that time the Bhikkhus who were sick had need of various kinds of gum as-medicine. They told this thing to the Lord Buddha.

'I allow you, O Bhikkhus, the use of gums as medicine--hiṅgu (ass a foetida),   hiṅgu lac,   sipatika,    taka,  , taka-patti     , taka-panni , saggulasa , and whatsoever other gums are used for medicine, and impart an appetizing flavour to foods, either hard or soft, which the sick Bhikkhus could not otherwise eat.

They may be received, and stored up your life long; and, if there be necessity, they may be. eaten. If eaten without necessity, (the Bhikkhu who uses them) is guilty of a dukkata offence.'