अशीतोष्णा हिता रूक्षा रक्तपित्ते घृतान्विताः । अत्यर्थशीतास्तनवस्तनुवस्त्रान्तरास्थिताः ॥ १९ ॥
the external applications (lepa) should be neither too cold nor too hot (lukewarm) and dry (without fats). However, in cases involving the aggravation of Rakta (blood) and Pitta, the pastes must be mixed with ghee, applied very cold, spread thin, and placed inside a layer of thin cloth.
अशीतोष्णा हिता रूक्षा रक्तपित्ते घृतान्विताः । अत्यर्थशीतास्तनवस्तनुवस्त्रान्तरास्थिताः ॥ १९ ॥
the external applications (lepa) should be neither too cold nor too hot (lukewarm) and dry (without fats). However, in cases involving the aggravation of Rakta (blood) and Pitta, the pastes must be mixed with ghee, applied very cold, spread thin, and placed inside a layer of thin cloth.