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bhagandarArshAMsyapacIM sapAmAM hanyuH prayuktAstvacirAnnarANAm||7||  

bhagandarArshAMsyapacIM sapAmAM hanyuH prayuktAstvacirAnnarANAm||7||  

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# ''Aragvadha, aidagaja (chakramarda), karanja, vasa, guduchi, madana,'' and two types of ''haridrā'' and ''dāruharidrā'';

# ''Aragvadha, aidagaja (chakramarda), karanja, vasa, guduchi, madana,'' ''haridra'' and ''daruharidra'';

# ''Shryahvah(sarala),'' ''surahvah (devadaru), khadira, dhava, nimba, vidanga'', bark of ''karaviraka;''

# ''Shryahvah(sarala),'' ''surahvah (devadaru), khadira, dhava, nimba, vidanga'', bark of ''karaviraka;''

# ''Granthi'' (nodes) of ''bhorja, lashuna, shirisha, lomasha (kasisa), guggulu,'' and ''krishnagandha (shigru);''

# ''Granthi'' (nodes) of ''bhorja, lashuna, shirisha, lomasha (kasisa), guggulu,'' and ''krishnagandha (shigru);''

tenAsyakaNDUH piDakAH sakoThAH kuShThAni shophAshca shamaM vrajanti||9||  

tenAsyakaNDUH piDakAH sakoThAH kuShThAni shophAshca shamaM vrajanti||9||  

''Kushtha'', (both types of) ''haridra, surasa (tulasi), paṭola, nimba, ashvagandha, suradaru, shigru, sarshapa, tumburudhanya'' (seeds of ''tumburu''), ''vanya (kaivarta mustaka),'' and ''chaṇḍa''-  powdered in equal quantities, admixed with ''takra'' (buttermilk) and grounded well - make for an effective formulation that alleviates diseases like ''kanḍu, pidaka, koṭha,'' all types of ''kushtha'' and ''shopha''. Before anointing this formulation, the body or an affected part of the body is smeared with oil. [8-9]

''Kushtha'', (both types of) ''haridra, surasa (tulasi), patola, nimba, ashvagandha, suradaru, shigru, sarshapa, tumburudhanya'' (seeds of ''tumburu''), ''vanya (kaivarta mustaka),'' and ''chanda''-  powdered in equal quantities, admixed with ''takra'' (buttermilk) and grounded well - make for an effective formulation that alleviates diseases like ''kandu, pidaka, kotha,'' all types of ''kushtha'' and ''shopha''. Before anointing this formulation, the body or an affected part of the body is smeared with oil. [8-9]

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dadrUH sakaNDUH kiTibhAni pAmA vicarcikA caiva tathaiti shAntim||11||  

dadrUH sakaNDUH kiTibhAni pAmA vicarcikA caiva tathaiti shAntim||11||  

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''Kushtha, amritasanga (tuttha), kaṭankateri (daruharidra), kasisa, kampillaka, mustaka, lodhra, saugandhika'' (''gandhatruna'' or sulphur), ''sarjarasa (rala), vidanga, manahshila, ala (haratala),'' and the bark of ''karaviraka'' - mixed and ground into a powder - is used for the purpose of dusting (''avachurnana'') on the body already smeared with oil. This medication helps cure ''dadru'', along with ''kandu'' (itching), as well as all kinds of ''kiṭibha, pama'' and ''vicharchika'' (eczema). [10-11]

''Kushtha, amritasanga (tuttha), katankateri (daruharidra), kasisa, kampillaka, mustaka, lodhra, saugandhika'' (''gandhatruna'' or sulphur), ''sarjarasa (rala), vidanga, manahshila, ala (haratala),'' and the bark of ''karaviraka'' - mixed and ground into a powder - is used for the purpose of dusting (''avachurnana'') on the body already smeared with oil. This medication helps cure ''dadru'', along with ''kandu'' (itching), as well as all kinds of ''kiṭibha, pama'' and ''vicharchika'' (eczema). [10-11]

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====Manahshiladi formulation-I ====

====Manahshiladi formulation-I ====

kara~jjabIjaiDagajaM sakuShThaM gomUtrapiShTaM ca paraH pradehaH||13||

kara~jjabIjaiDagajaM sakuShThaM gomUtrapiShTaM ca paraH pradehaH||13||

   

   

''Rasanjana'' and ''prapunnaḍabija,'' mixed with the juice of ''kapittha'' makes a good ''lepa'' for ''kushtha''. Similarly, ''karanjabija, aidagaja,'' and ''kushtha'' -ground with ''gomutra'' - makes an effective ''pradeha'' (for ''kushtha''). [13]

''Rasanjana'' and ''prapunnadabija,'' mixed with the juice of ''kapittha'' makes a good ''lepa'' for ''kushtha''. Similarly, ''karanjabija, aidagaja,'' and ''kushtha'' -ground with ''gomutra'' - makes an effective ''pradeha'' (for ''kushtha''). [13]

==== Haridradi formulation ====

==== Haridradi formulation ====

tailAktagAtrasya narasya kuShThAnyudvartayedashvahanacchadaishca||17||  

tailAktagAtrasya narasya kuShThAnyudvartayedashvahanacchadaishca||17||  

A ''lepa'' prepared by grinding the leaves of ''chaturangula (aragvadha),'' the leaves of ''kākamachi,'' and the leaves of ''ashvahana'' ''(karaviraka)'' with ''takra'', should be anointed on the (oil-smeared) body of a person affected with ''kushtha.'' [17]

A ''lepa'' prepared by grinding the leaves of ''chaturangula (aragvadha),'' the leaves of ''kakamachi,'' and the leaves of ''ashvahana'' ''(karaviraka)'' with ''takra'', should be anointed on the (oil-smeared) body of a person affected with ''kushtha.'' [17]

====Kola-kulatthadi formulation in ''Vata'' disorders ====

====Kola-kulatthadi formulation in ''Vata'' disorders ====

shirorujAyAM saghRutaH pradeho lohairakApadmakacorakaishca||24||  

shirorujAyAM saghRutaH pradeho lohairakApadmakacorakaishca||24||  

A ''pradeha'' prepared by mixing ''prapaunḍarika, suradaru, kushtha, yashṭyahva, ela, kamala, utpala, loha (agaru), eraka, padmaka'' and ''choraka'' with ''ghrita'' is useful in treating ''shiroruja''. [24]

A ''pradeha'' prepared by mixing ''prapaundarika, suradaru, kushtha, yashtyahva, ela, kamala, utpala, loha (agaru), eraka, padmaka'' and ''choraka'' with ''ghrita'' is useful in treating ''shiroruja''. [24]

====Rasna-Haridradi formulation ====

====Rasna-Haridradi formulation ====

===''Tattva Vimarsha''===

===''Tattva Vimarsha''===

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*Various skin diseases have multiple pathologies based upon etiological factors like infection, allergy, injury, poisons, chemical contacts etc. and require multipronged treatment. They can be managed with internal administration and external applications of medicines. Various Ayurvedic drugs are known to have multiple effects and their combination and mode 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.

*Drugs mentioned in the chapter have antibacterial, anti-parasitic, anti-inflammatory, antihistaminic, deodorant, analgesic, poison neutralizing, cauterizing, cleansing, moisturizing, normalizing pigmentation, hair regrowth and wound healing properties.

*Drugs mentioned in the chapter have antibacterial, anti-parasitic, anti-inflammatory, antihistaminic, deodorant, analgesic, poison neutralizing, cauterizing, cleansing, moisturizing, normalizing pigmentation, hair regrowth and wound healing properties.

*Various solvents are used to extract a specific active component for desired effect.

*Various solvents are used to extract a specific active component for desired effect.

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''Alepa'' has been given due importance as an initial treatment for all types of ''sopha'' (swelling). Among the remedies applied internally and externally, it is superior to others because it alleviates pain instantaneously <ref>Dalhana, commentator, Sushruta Samhitā, edited by Acharya J T & N R, Reprint edition, Chaukhamba Surbharati Prakashan, Varanasi, 2003, Su.18/3. </ref>

''Alepa'' has been given due importance as an initial treatment for all types of ''shopha'' (swelling). Among the remedies applied internally and externally, it is superior to others because it alleviates pain instantaneously <ref>Dalhana, commentator, Sushruta Samhitā, edited by Acharya J T & N R, Reprint edition, Chaukhamba Surbharati Prakashan, Varanasi, 2003, Su.18/3. </ref>

Types of ''lepa'' (external application):<ref>Ibidem Sushruta Samhitā (9), Su.18/6. </ref>  

Types of ''lepa'' (external application):<ref>Ibidem Sushruta Samhitā (9), Su.18/6. </ref>