Instructions concerning a wound in his ear
Examination
If thou examinest a man having a wound in his ear, cutting through its
flesh, the injury being in the lower part of his ear, (and) confined
to the flesh , thou shouldst draw (it) together for him with stitching
behind the hollow of his ear .
Diagnosis
Thou shouldst say concerning him : "One having a wound in his ear,
cutting through its flesh. An ailment which I will treat."
Treatment
If thou findest , the stitching of that wound loosen (and) stick
in the two lips of his wound, thou shouldst make for him stiff rolls of
linen (and) pad the back of his ear therewith . Thou shouldst treat
it afterwards with grease, honey ,(and) lint every day until he recovers .