Astanga Hrudaya
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क्षयजायां क्षयहितं सर्वं बृंहणं औषधम् । कृशदुर्बलरूक्षाणां क्षीरं छागो रसोऽथवा ॥ ८१ ॥
In thirst caused by consumption/ depletion of tissues of all methods which are suitable to consumption such as nourishing foods and medicines should be adopted. For persons who are emaciated, weak and dry, goats milk or juice of meat (of goat) are beneficial.
english translation
क्षीरं च सोर्ध्ववातायां क्षयकासहरैः शृतम् । रोगोपसर्गाज्जातायां धान्याम्बु ससितामधु ॥ ८२ ॥
When there is upward movement (of vata) milk boiled with herbs which cure ksayakasa (vide chapter 3 of cikisthana) is beneficial. In thirst caused by contagious diseases, water boiled with dhānyaka – Coriandrum sativum added with sugar and honey is ideal for drinking
english translation
पाने प्रशस्तं सर्वा च क्रिया रोगाद्यपेक्षया । तृष्यन्पूर्वामयक्षीणो न लभेत जलं यदि ॥ ८३ ॥
and all other treatment appropriate to the diseases. The patient who is thirsty and emaciated by earlier diseases,
english translation
मरणं दीर्घरोगं वा प्राप्नुयात् त्वरितं ततः । सात्म्यान्नपानभैषज्यैस्तृष्णां तस्य जयेत् पुरा ॥ ८४ ॥ तस्यां जितायामन्योऽपि व्याधिः शक्यश्चिकित्सितुम् । ८४ १/२।
if he does not get water in time, will either die or becomes a victim of chronic diseases in quick time. Therefore, compatible (wholesome) foods, drinks, and medicines should be used to cure his thirst first. When that (thirst) is controlled, other diseases become easy to treat.
english translation