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This chapter deals with the preparations of ''sudha'' for the purpose of ''virechana'' (therapeutic purgation). ''Sudha'' is a strong purgative in comparison to all other drugs discussed in previous chapters. The chapter includes synonyms of ''sudha'', its therapeutic utility, varieties, limitations for the usage, methods of collection, purification, preparation and administration of ''sudha ksheera'' and other recipes viz ''vati'' (tablets), ''leha'' (linctus) etc. along with total twenty different formulations of the same drug to suit different needs of the physician. Even though it is contraindicated for ''mridukoshthi'' (sensitive to mild laxatives) its usage has been advised here by altering its form to reduce its untoward effect which is a novel approach.
This chapter deals with the preparations of ''sudha'' for the purpose of [[virechana]] (therapeutic purgation). ''Sudha'' is a strong purgative in comparison to all other drugs discussed in previous chapters. The chapter includes synonyms of ''sudha'', its therapeutic utility, varieties, limitations for the usage, methods of collection, purification, preparation and administration of ''sudha ksheera'' and other recipes viz ''vati'' (tablets), ''leha'' (linctus) etc. along with total twenty different formulations of the same drug to suit different needs of the physician. Even though it is contraindicated for ''mridukoshthi'' (sensitive to mild laxatives) its usage has been advised here by altering its form to reduce its untoward effect which is a novel approach.
'''Keywords''': ''Sudha, Virechana,'' therapeutic purgation, Eurphobia neriifolia Linn., ''Ksheera'' (latex).
'''Keywords''': Sudha, [[Virechana]], therapeutic purgation, Eurphobia neriifolia Linn., ''Ksheera'' (latex).
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[[Guna]] (qualities): ''Tikshnatama''(strongest/drastic), among all purgative drugs ''snuhi'' is the drastic purgative. It disintegrates the accumulated impurities quickly.
Limitations/contraindications:
Limitations/contraindications:
=== Ayurvedic pharmacological uses ===
=== Ayurvedic pharmacological uses ===
''Snuhi'' is being referred to as ''tikshnatama'' (strongest drastic) drug for inducing the purgation which suggests it has strong action and should be used cautiously. ''Snuhi'' can be used only when ''dosha'' accumulated is of large quantity where other drugs may not be effective. Even then it has been advised to use this drug carefully and is contraindicated in ''mridukoshtha'' (Laxed bowel). [3-4]
''Snuhi'' is being referred to as ''tikshnatama'' (strongest drastic) drug for inducing the purgation which suggests it has strong action and should be used cautiously. ''Snuhi'' can be used only when [[dosha]] accumulated is of large quantity where other drugs may not be effective. Even then it has been advised to use this drug carefully and is contraindicated in ''mridukoshtha'' (Laxed bowel). [3-4]
Charaka in 5th Chapter of [[Chikitsa Sthana]] advises use of this drug along with ''trivrita'' (Operculina turpethum) in ''vata gulma'' along with honey and ghee as adjuvants.[ Cha. Sa.[[ Chikitsa Sthana]] 5 /153] Apart from this those suffering from ''udara'' (ascitis) and has ''krurakoshta'' (hard bowel) leaves of ''snuhi'' are to be used as vegetable.
Charaka in 5th Chapter of [[Chikitsa Sthana]] advises use of this drug along with ''trivrita'' (Operculina turpethum) in [[vata]] gulma along with honey and ghee as adjuvants.[ Cha. Sa.[[ Chikitsa Sthana]] 5 /153] Apart from this those suffering from ''udara'' (ascitis) and has ''krurakoshta'' (hard bowel) leaves of ''snuhi'' are to be used as vegetable.
''Snuhi'' is indicated in some of the chronic diseases like ''pandu, udara'' etc. Charaka advises ''kshara gutika'' in ''grahani'' which has ''snuhi ksheera'' in it. ''Tandula'' ( Rice) soaked with ''snuhi ksheera'' should be dried and given to persons suffering from ''udara'' in the form of ''peya''. ''Pippali'' should be given with 21 trituration of ''snuhi ksheera'' and may be administered to persons suffering from ''udara''.
''Snuhi'' is indicated in some of the chronic diseases like ''pandu, udara'' etc. Charaka advises ''kshara gutika'' in ''grahani'' which has ''snuhi ksheera'' in it. ''Tandula'' ( Rice) soaked with ''snuhi ksheera'' should be dried and given to persons suffering from ''udara'' in the form of ''peya''. ''Pippali'' should be given with 21 trituration of ''snuhi ksheera'' and may be administered to persons suffering from ''udara''.
In ''Dhanwantari Nighantu'', it has been opined that ''snuhi'' is useful in ''visha'' (poisoning), ''adhmana'' (flatulence), ''gulma'' (tumor) and ''udara'' (ascitis).
In ''Dhanwantari Nighantu'', it has been opined that ''snuhi'' is useful in ''visha'' (poisoning), ''adhmana'' (flatulence), ''gulma'' (tumor) and ''udara'' (ascitis).
In ''Rajanighantu'' few more synonyms are mentioned like ''vatari'' (overcomes ''vata'' ), ''bhadra''( auspicious), ''vyaghranakha'' (sharp in its action), ''netrari'' (harmful to eyes) and ''dandavrikshaka'' (small tree). A variety of ''snuhi'' i.e. ''tridhara'' is said to be useful in ''rasasiddhi''.<ref>Indradev Tripathi, Rajanighantu of Pt Narahari, Chaukhmbha Orientalia 4th Edition,2006,p.no 272</ref>
In ''Rajanighantu'' few more synonyms are mentioned like ''vatari'' (overcomes [[vata]] ), ''bhadra''( auspicious), ''vyaghranakha'' (sharp in its action), ''netrari'' (harmful to eyes) and ''dandavrikshaka'' (small tree). A variety of ''snuhi'' i.e. ''tridhara'' is said to be useful in ''rasasiddhi''.<ref>Indradev Tripathi, Rajanighantu of Pt Narahari, Chaukhmbha Orientalia 4th Edition,2006,p.no 272</ref>
Ghee prepared with ''snuhi'' latex is useful in ''gulma, udara'' and ''garavisha''.[Cha.Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 13/138].
Ghee prepared with ''snuhi'' latex is useful in ''gulma, udara'' and ''garavisha''.[Cha.Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 13/138].