Astanga Hrudaya

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दक्षस्तीर्थात्तशास्त्रार्थो दृष्टकर्मा शुचिर्भिषक् । बहुकल्पं बहुगुणं सम्पन्नं योग्यमौषधम् ॥ २८ ॥

sanskrit

Qualities of an ideal situation Possessing the professional efficiency. Having sound knowledge in theory. Vast experience in the practical aspects, and Having sanctity or purity in the acts of mind, body and speech are the four qualities of the physician. Qualities of an ideal drug: Bahukalpam: Drug should be useful to formulate various pharmaceutical preparations like swarasa (fresh juice of leaves), kalka (paste), curna (powder), kwatha (decoction) etc. according to the choice of the patient and the need of the hour. Bahugunam: Drug also should contain highest number of qualities (gurvadi gunas). So that the same drug can be utilised in a number of disease conditions by altering anupana. Sampannam: Drugs should be potent and free from infection and moisture. Yogyam: And also suitable to the patient and diseases according to the region and season.

english translation

hindi translation

dakSastIrthAttazAstrArtho dRSTakarmA zucirbhiSak | bahukalpaM bahuguNaM sampannaM yogyamauSadham || 28 ||

hk transliteration