Astanga Hrudaya
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शलाकाजाम्बवौष्ठानां क्षारेऽग्नौ च पृथक् त्रयम्। युञ्ज्यात् स्थूलाणुदीर्घाणां शलाकामन्त्रवर्ध्मनि॥३६॥
23, Jambauvoshta- Cylindrical smooth stones Jambauvoshta- Cylindrical smooth stones- each three in number, thick, thin and long in shape be used for the application of caustic Alkalies and branding by fire – therapies.
english translation
मध्योर्ध्ववृत्तदण्डां च मूले चार्धेन्दुसन्निभाम्। कोलास्थिदलतुल्यास्या नासार्शोर्बुददाहकृत्॥३७॥
24, That meant for use in international Hernia- in the scrotum That meant for use in international Hernia- in the scrotum shall have a round rod, bigger at its middle and upper portion and its root shaped like the half moon- 36. 25, Instrument meant for cauterizing the polyp Instrument meant for cauterizing the polyp and tumors of the nose shall have its mouth similar to the cotyledon of the stone of Kola- Jujube fruit.
english translation
अष्टाङ्गुला निम्नमुखास्तिस्रः क्षारौषधक्रमे। कनीनीमध्यमानामीनखमानसमैर्मुखैः॥३८॥
The tree for applying caustic Alkali therapy shall be eight Angula- in length, their mouths –tips resembling the nails of the index, middle and ring finger- in size respectively.
english translation
स्वंस्वमुक्तानि यन्त्राणि मेढ्रशुद्ध्यञ्जनादिषु। अनुयन्त्राण्ययस्कान्तरज्जुवस्त्राश्ममुद्गराः॥३९॥
those meant for clearing the penis / urethra and applying eye salve has been described at relevant places to be continued 26, Anu yantra- Accessory instruments:- Accessory instruments are – the magnet, rope/ thread , cloth, stone, hammer, leather strap,
english translation
वध्रान्त्रजिह्वाबालाश्च शाखानखमुखद्विजाः। कालः पाकः करः पादो भयं हर्षश्च, तत्क्रियाः॥४०॥
intensive- of animals, tongue, hair, branches of trees, nails mouth, teeth, time, digestion hands, feet, fear and pleasure. They are used judiciously based on the assessment of disease and the patient.
english translation