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iti ha smAha bhagavAnAtreyaH||2||  

iti ha smAha bhagavAnAtreyaH||2||  

Lord Atreya said, we will now describe the chapter ''Apamarga tanduliya''. [1-2]

Lord Atreya said, we will now describe the chapter [[Apamarga Tanduliya]]. [1-2]

====Herbs used for ''shirovirechana'' (catharsis of cephalic region) and their indications====

====Herbs used for ''shirovirechana'' (catharsis of cephalic region) and their indications====

Berberis aristata Saindhava Souvarchala

Berberis aristata Saindhava Souvarchala

====Herbs used for therapeutic emesis====

====Herbs used for Therapeutic Emesis====

मदनं मधुकं निम्बं जीमूतं कृतवेधनम्|  

मदनं मधुकं निम्बं जीमूतं कृतवेधनम्|  

Luffa aegyptiaca

Luffa aegyptiaca

====Herbs used for therapeutic purgation====

====Herbs used for Therapeutic Purgation====

त्रिवृतां त्रिफलां दन्तीं नीलिनीं सप्तलां वचाम्|  

त्रिवृतां त्रिफलां दन्तीं नीलिनीं सप्तलां वचाम्|  

Barringtonia acutangula

Barringtonia acutangula

====Herbs used in therapeutic enema====

====Herbs used in Therapeutic Enema====

पाटलां चाग्निमन्थं च बिल्वं श्योनाकमेव च|  

पाटलां चाग्निमन्थं च बिल्वं श्योनाकमेव च|  

pa~jcakarmANi kurvIta mAtrAkAlau vicArayan||15||

pa~jcakarmANi kurvIta mAtrAkAlau vicArayan||15||

In the event of vitiated 'dosha'' (vitiated factors) brought to ''koshtha'' (gut) by oleation and sudation therapies, a physician should administer five bio-purificatory therapies by duly considering the ''matra'' [dose] and ''kala'' [time]. [15]

In the event of vitiated 'dosha'' (vitiated factors) brought to ''koshtha'' (gut) by oleation and sudation therapies, a physician should administer five bio-purificatory therapies by duly considering the ''matra'' (dose) and ''kala'' (time). [15]

====Yukti [rational therapy]====

====''Yukti'' (rational therapy)====

मात्राकालाश्रया युक्तिः, सिद्धिर्युक्तौ प्रतिष्ठिता|  

मात्राकालाश्रया युक्तिः, सिद्धिर्युक्तौ प्रतिष्ठिता|  

tiShThatyupari yuktij~jo dravyaj~jAnavatAM sadA||16||

tiShThatyupari yuktij~jo dravyaj~jAnavatAM sadA||16||

   

   

Therapeutic aptness or rational therapy depends on the matra (dose) and kala(time). Success of the treatment depends on yukti (rational planning). But prior to the application of yukti (rational planning) the physician should always possess complete knowledge about drugs. [16]

Therapeutic aptness or rational therapy depends on the ''matra'' (dose) and ''kala''(time). Success of the treatment depends on ''yukti'' (rational planning). But prior to the application of ''yukti'' (rational planning) the physician should always possess complete knowledge about drugs. [16]

==== Description of various medicated ''yavagu'' [gruels] ====

==== Description of various medicated ''yavagu'' [gruels] ====

kShudhaM hanyAdapAmArgakShIragodhArasaiH shRutA||33||  

kShudhaM hanyAdapAmArgakShIragodhArasaiH shRutA||33||  

# Gruel for colic pain: Gruel prepared with ''Pippali'' (Piper longum Linn.), ''Pippalimoola'' (Piper longum Linn.), ''Chavya'' (Piper chaba Hunter.), ''Chitraka'' (Plumbago zeylanica Linn.) and ''Nagara'' (Zingiber officinale Rosc) stimulates ''agni'' [digestion power] and cures colic pain. [18]

# Gruel for colic pain: Gruel prepared with ''Pippali'' (Piper longum Linn.), ''Pippalimoola'' (Piper longum Linn.), ''Chavya'' (Piper chaba Hunter.), ''Chitraka'' (Plumbago zeylanica Linn.) and ''Nagara'' (Zingiber officinale Rosc) stimulates ''agni'' (digestion power) and cures colic pain. [18]

# Digestive and ''grahi'' gruel: Gruel prepared with ''Dadhittha'' (Limonia acidissima Linn.), ''Bilwa'' (Aegle marmelos), ''Changeri'' (Oxalis corniculata Linn.), ''Takra'' (buttermilk), ''Dadima'' (Punica granatum Linn.) are ''pachana'' (digestive) and ''grahi'' (promoting absorption of liquid). [19]  

# Digestive and ''grahi'' gruel: Gruel prepared with ''Dadhittha'' (Limonia acidissima Linn.), ''Bilwa'' (Aegle marmelos), ''Changeri'' (Oxalis corniculata Linn.), ''Takra'' (buttermilk), ''Dadima'' (Punica granatum Linn.) are ''pachana'' (digestive) and ''grahi'' (promoting absorption of liquid). [19]  

# ''Vata'' pacifying gruel: Whereas those prepared with ''Panchamoola'' (Five root drugs) are beneficial in disorders of ''vata''.[19]  

# ''Vata'' pacifying gruel: Whereas those prepared with ''Panchamoola'' (Five root drugs) are beneficial in disorders of ''vata''.[19]  

# Gruel for toxicity in skin diseases: When it is further cooked with ''Somaraji'' (Psoralea corylifolia Linn.) it acts as anti-toxic particularly in skin diseases. [24]

# Gruel for toxicity in skin diseases: When it is further cooked with ''Somaraji'' (Psoralea corylifolia Linn.) it acts as anti-toxic particularly in skin diseases. [24]

# Gruel for nourishment: Gruel prepared with pork extract is nourishing. [25]

# Gruel for nourishment: Gruel prepared with pork extract is nourishing. [25]

# Gruel for weight loss: The one which is prepared with fried Gavedhuka (Coix lacryma .) along with honey is an effective medication for weight loss.[25]  

# Gruel for weight loss: The one which is prepared with fried ''Gavedhuka'' (Coix lacryma.) along with honey is an effective medication for weight loss.[25]  

# Gruel for unctuousness: For the snehana (unctuousness) one should use the gruel prepared using Tila (Sesamum indicum Linn.) and Lavana (salt).[26]

# Gruel for unctuousness: For the ''snehana'' (unctuousness) one should use the gruel prepared using ''tila'' (Sesamum indicum Linn.) and ''lavana'' (salt).[26]

# Gruel for dryness: whereas for rukshna (dryness/unoiliness)  one can prepare  the gruel using Kusha (Desmostachya bipinnata Staff.), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) and Shyamaka (Punicum italicum Linn.)[26]

# Gruel for dryness: whereas for ''rukshna'' (dryness/unoiliness)  one can prepare  the gruel using ''kusha'' (Desmostachya bipinnata Staff.), ''Amalaki'' (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) and ''Shyamaka'' (Punicum italicum Linn.)[26]

# Gruel for Respiratory diseases: Gruel prepared with Dashamoola (ten root drugs) is beneficial in hikka (hiccough), shwasa (dyspnea), kasa (cough) and is considered as kaphahara (reduces kapha) [27]

# Gruel for Respiratory diseases: Gruel prepared with ''Dashamoola'' (ten root drugs) is beneficial in ''hikka'' (hiccough), ''shwasa'' (dyspnea), ''kasa'' (cough) and is considered as ''kaphahara'' (reduces kapha) [27]

# Gruel for alleviating pain in colon:  The one prepared using ghee, oil and madira (alcoholic beverage) alleviates pain in the colon [27]

# Gruel for alleviating pain in colon:  The one prepared using ghee, oil and ''madira'' (alcoholic beverage) alleviates pain in the colon [27]

# Gruel for constipation: For the easy evacuation of stool one can use gruel prepared out of vegetables, meat, Tila (Sesamum indicum) and Masha (Phaseolus mungo Linn.) [28]

# Gruel for constipation: For the easy evacuation of stool one can use gruel prepared out of vegetables, meat, Tila (Sesamum indicum) and Masha (Phaseolus mungo Linn.) [28]

# Gruel for diarrhoea: Gruel prepared using Jambu (Syzygium cumini Skeels), seeds of Amra (Mangifera indica Linn.), Amla Dadhitha (Limonia acidissima Linn.) and Bilwa (Aegle marmelos Corr.)  is grahi (promoting absorption of liquid). [28]  

# Gruel for diarrhoea: Gruel prepared using Jambu (Syzygium cumini Skeels), seeds of Amra (Mangifera indica Linn.), Amla Dadhitha (Limonia acidissima Linn.) and Bilwa (Aegle marmelos Corr.)  is grahi (promoting absorption of liquid). [28]