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− | ''Prapaundarika, manjishtha, daru haridra, madhuka, chandana, ereka, saktu'' (flour of roasted grains), ''masura'' (lentil), uśira and padmaka all are crushed (and made paste with water), its paste is applied on the body, it alleviates pain, burning sensation, ''visarpa'' (cellulitis or erysipalus), redness, ''shopha'' (inflammation). This formulation is beneficial in ''pitta'' and ''rakta'' predominant ''vatarakta''. Porridge of green gram prepared with milk, unctuous substance and ''vata'' subjugator herbs or poultice prepared with sesame and mustard alleviate pain of ''vata'' predominant ''vatarakta''. [134–136] | + | ''Prapaundarika, manjishtha, daru haridra, madhuka, chandana, ereka, saktu'' (flour of roasted grains), ''masura'' (lentil), uśira and padmaka all are crushed (and made paste with water), its paste is applied on the body, it alleviates pain, burning sensation, ''visarpa'' (cellulitis or erysipalus), redness, ''shopha'' (inflammation). This formulation is beneficial in [[pitta]] and [[rakta]] predominant ''vatarakta''. Porridge of green gram prepared with milk, unctuous substance and [[vata]] subjugator herbs or poultice prepared with sesame and mustard alleviate pain of [[vata]] predominant ''vatarakta''. [134–136] |
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− | If the paste of either seeds of ''eranda'' or ''uma'' (Foeniculum vulgare) mashed with goat’s milk, applied on the body relieves pain caused by predominance of ''vata'' in ''vatarakta''. [140] | + | If the paste of either seeds of ''eranda'' or ''uma'' (Foeniculum vulgare) mashed with goat’s milk, applied on the body relieves pain caused by predominance of [[vata]] in ''vatarakta''. [140] |
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− | In case of ''kapha'' predominant ''vatarakta'' with swelling, heaviness, and itching etc. than the part be applied ghr̥ta which is cooked with ''mutra'' (cow’s urine), alkalies and wine. [145] | + | In case of [[kapha]] predominant ''vatarakta'' with swelling, heaviness, and itching etc. than the part be applied ghr̥ta which is cooked with cow’s urine, alkalies and wine. [145] |
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− | ''Ghrita'' cooked with ''padmaka, tvak, madhuka sariva'' and ''madhushukta'' (type of vinegar) be mixed with prepared ''ghrita''. This formulation is useful if sprinkled and massaged in ''kapha'' predominant ''vatarakta''. [146] | + | ''Ghrita'' cooked with ''padmaka, tvak, madhuka sariva'' and ''madhushukta'' (type of vinegar) be mixed with prepared ''ghrita''. This formulation is useful if sprinkled and massaged in [[kapha]] predominant ''vatarakta''. [146] |
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− | Alkalies, oil, urine, pungent herbs and water in equal quantity and decocted. ''Parisheka'' (sprinkling) of this decoction is beneficial in ''kapha'' predominant ''vatarakta'' and this is well praised. [147] | + | Alkalies, oil, urine, pungent herbs and water in equal quantity and decocted. ''Parisheka'' (sprinkling) of this decoction is beneficial in [[kapha]] predominant ''vatarakta'' and this is well praised. [147] |
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− | Paste preparation from ''grihadhumo'' (soot), ''vacha, kushtha, shatahva, haridra'' and ''daru haridra'' alleviates pain of ''vata kapha'' predominant ''vatarakta''. [149] | + | Paste preparation from ''grihadhumo'' (soot), ''vacha, kushtha, shatahva, haridra'' and ''daru haridra'' alleviates pain of [[vata]]- [[kapha]] predominant vatarakta. [149] |
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− | ''Tagara, tvak, satahva, ela, kushtha, mushta, harenuka, devadaru, vyaghranakha'' (Capparis sepiaria), all these are pounded with sour liquid and applied as a paste, alleviates ''vata kapha'' predominant ''vatarakta''. [150] | + | ''Tagara, tvak, satahva, ela, kushtha, mushta, harenuka, devadaru, vyaghranakha'' (Capparis sepiaria), all these are pounded with sour liquid and applied as a paste, alleviates [[vata]] [[kapha]] predominant ''vatarakta''. [150] |
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− | Seeds of sweet ''shigru'' triturated with ''dhanyamla'' (sour gruel) and paste applied on the part of the body for a while and then washed with sour liquid in ''vata kapha'' predominant ''vatarakta'' (to alleviate pain). [151] | + | Seeds of sweet ''shigru'' triturated with ''dhanyamla'' (sour gruel) and paste applied on the part of the body for a while and then washed with sour liquid in [[vata]] [[kapha]] predominant ''vatarakta'' (to alleviate pain). [151] |
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− | ''Triphala, vyosha'' (''trikatu''), ''patra'' (Cinnamomum lamella), ''ela, tvakkshiri'' (Bambusa arundinacia), ''chitraka, vacha'', ''vidanga, pippalimula, romasha'' (''kasheesa''), bark of ''adulsa'' (Adhatoda vasica), ''riddhi, tamalaki'' and ''chavya'', take all in equal quantity and crushed. The powder of all herbs is pasted on the iron utensil in early morning and be eaten in the noon. During this treatment one should avoid curd, vinegar, alkalies and incompatible food items. It is very efficacious in removing pain of ''vatarakta'' caused by all ''dosha''. [152–154] | + | ''Triphala, vyosha'' (''trikatu''), ''patra'' (Cinnamomum lamella), ''ela, tvakkshiri'' (Bambusa arundinacia), ''chitraka, vacha'', ''vidanga, pippalimula, romasha'' (''kasheesa''), bark of ''adulsa'' (Adhatoda vasica), ''riddhi, tamalaki'' and ''chavya'', take all in equal quantity and crushed. The powder of all herbs is pasted on the iron utensil in early morning and be eaten in the noon. During this treatment one should avoid curd, vinegar, alkalies and incompatible food items. It is very efficacious in removing pain of ''vatarakta'' caused by all [[dosha]]. [152–154] |
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− | After considering specific position and strength of vitiated ''dosha'', the physician who is well conversant in reasoning and variation should apply aforesaid treatment. [155] | + | After considering specific position and strength of vitiated [[dosha]], the physician who is well conversant in reasoning and variation should apply aforesaid treatment. [155] |
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| === Treatment of obstruction by excess ''meda'' and ''kapha'' === | | === Treatment of obstruction by excess ''meda'' and ''kapha'' === |