Some people, who generally do not wear socks and shoes, suffer from the cracking of the heels, a condition known as kibes. In most cases it is not a painful condition but in some, where the inner muscle is involved, it gives rise to pain.

The best way to deal with a cracked heel is to fill the crack with the sap of the Banyan tree. Or, six grams of Beeswax should be boiled in 40 grams of Sesame Oil and 10 grams of finely ground Resin should be mixed with it and the mixture cooked further for a few minutes. When it gains the consistency of an ointment, it should be filled in the crack.