Abaye and Rava say anything that is a visible medicinal procedure is allowed, and is not considered ‘Darkei Emori’. Rashi explains this needs to be something tangible, as opposed to simply a chant or recital. According to this, why are the chants listed earlier in the Gemara permitted?
The Mishna states ‘all foods and beverages are permissible except Palm water and Kos Ikarin’, what about all other medicinal substances?
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Today’s Daf Yomi Question:
The Mishna states ‘all foods and beverages are permissible except Palm water and Kos Ikarin’, what about all other medicinal substances?
