Commentary for Bava Metzia 214:8
ואין בשרו מעלה הבל ונזקק לאשתו ואינו מתאוה לאשה אחרת והורגת כינה שבבני מעים וי"א אף מוציא את הקנאה ומכניס את האהבה
R. Jose b. Hanina said: This refers to the excretions, for a Master said: The nasal and aural excretions are injurious when in great quantities, but beneficial in small. R. Eleazar said: This refers to [diseases of the] gall. It has been taught likewise: By mahala ['sickness',<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' With reference to Ex. XXIII, 25. ');"><sup>7</sup></span>
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