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Thus ends the third chapter titled Aragvadhiya in [[Sutra Sthana]] in the treaties composed by Agnivesha and redacted by Charak. [3]

Thus ends the third chapter titled Aragvadhiya in [[Sutra Sthana]] in the treaties composed by Agnivesha and redacted by Charak. [3]

===''Tattva Vimarsha''/Fundamental Principles===

===''Tattva Vimarsha''/ Fundamental Principles===

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*The skin diseases have multiple pathologies based upon etiological factors like microbial infection, allergy, injury, poisons, chemical contacts etc. and require multipronged treatment. They can be managed with internal administration and external applications of medicines. The Ayurvedic drugs are known to have multiple effects. Their combination with other herbs and processing method of preparation increases their spectrum of action. ''Argavadha'' is a medicinal herb considered one of the best for making such preparations.

*The skin diseases have multiple pathologies based upon etiological factors like microbial infection, allergy, injury, poisons, chemical contacts etc. and require multipronged treatment. They can be managed with internal administration and external applications of medicines. The Ayurvedic drugs are known to have multiple effects. Their combination with other herbs and processing method of preparation increases their spectrum of action. ''Argavadha'' is a medicinal herb considered one of the best for making such preparations.

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=== ''Vidhi Vimarsha''/Applied Inferences ===

=== ''Vidhi Vimarsha''/ Applied Inferences ===

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The drugs mentioned in verse 3-7 are found effective as ''kushthaghna'' (effective in skin diseases), ''kandughna'' (effective in pruritus) and ''arshoghna'' (effective in hemorrhoids) ''mahakashaya''. ''Kuṭaja'' is indicated in bleeding hemorrhoids while ''bhallataka'' is indicated in non-bleeding ones. By adding these two drugs of opposing action, their spectrum of action is enhanced considerably. Their ability to penetrate the affected areas is enhanced further when admixed with ''gopitta'' and mustard oil. This combination is particularly effective in treating rectal fistula and hemorrhoids. Sulfur is effective in treating most of the skin diseases and ''neem'' is a rich source of sulfur. Minerals like ''manahshila, kasisa'' and ''praval'' are used commonly for treating skin diseases because of their richness in sulfur. In psoriasis there is a deficiency of fatty acids, sulfur and immunoglobulins in the skin. Oil, ghrita, milk, ''neem'' (Azadirachta Indica) and ''amrita'' (Tenospora cordifolia) preparations help in correcting those deficiencies. The use of ''atasi'' (flax) poultice has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect in ''vata vyadhi''. ''Amrita'' (Tinospora cordifolia) and ''yashtimadhu'' (liquorice) have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and are used for ''vatarakta''. ''Vesavara'' and ''dashamoola'' are used as analgesics. ''Dashamoola'' has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antiplatelet properties. ''Shirisha'' (Albizia lebbeck) is indicated as the best drug for treating dermal toxicity.

The drugs mentioned in verse 3-7 are found effective as ''kushthaghna'' (effective in skin diseases), ''kandughna'' (effective in pruritus) and ''arshoghna'' (effective in hemorrhoids) ''mahakashaya''. ''Kuṭaja'' is indicated in bleeding hemorrhoids while ''bhallataka'' is indicated in non-bleeding ones. By adding these two drugs of opposing action, their spectrum of action is enhanced considerably. Their ability to penetrate the affected areas is enhanced further when admixed with ''gopitta'' and mustard oil. This combination is particularly effective in treating rectal fistula and hemorrhoids. Sulfur is effective in treating most of the skin diseases and ''neem'' is a rich source of sulfur. Minerals like ''manahshila, kasisa'' and ''praval'' are used commonly for treating skin diseases because of their richness in sulfur. In psoriasis there is a deficiency of fatty acids, sulfur and immunoglobulins in the skin. Oil, ghrita, milk, ''neem'' (Azadirachta Indica) and ''amrita'' (Tenospora cordifolia) preparations help in correcting those deficiencies. The use of ''atasi'' (flax) poultice has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect in ''vata vyadhi''. ''Amrita'' (Tinospora cordifolia) and ''yashtimadhu'' (liquorice) have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and are used for ''vatarakta''. ''Vesavara'' and ''dashamoola'' are used as analgesics. ''Dashamoola'' has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antiplatelet properties. ''Shirisha'' (Albizia lebbeck) is indicated as the best drug for treating dermal toxicity.