Astanga Hrudaya
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सप्तपर्णकरञ्जार्कनिम्बराजादनत्वचः। गोमूत्रकल्कितो लेपः सेकः क्षाराम्बुना हितः॥७६॥
Vigna unguiculata made in (ground and made paste in) urine of cow should be pasted. Bathing the ulcer with the solution of alkalis (alkaline water) is beneficial or scarification of the muscle tissue, by these measures,
english translation
प्रच्छ्हाद्य मांसपेश्या वा व्रणं तानाशु निर्हरेत्। न चैनं त्वरमाणोऽन्तः सदोषमुपरोहयेत्॥७७॥
the worms should be removed from the ulcers, quickly. Effects of Hasty healing of ulcers: Hasty healing of the ulcers having residue doshas inside, should not be attempted, because it will flare up greatly even with slight improper regimen.
english translation
सोऽल्पेनाप्यपचारेण भूयो विकुरुते यतः। रूढेऽप्यजीर्णव्यायामव्यवायादीन् विवर्जयेत्॥७८॥
Restrictions to be followed even after healing of ulcers: Even after the ulcer has healed, the patient should avoid indigestion (foods and activities which cause indigestion), physical activities, copulation etc., rejoicing, anger, fear etc.,
english translation
हर्षं क्रोधं भयं चापि यावदास्थैर्यसम्भवात्। आदरेणानुवर्त्योऽयं मासान् षट् सप्त वा विधिः॥७९॥
till he attains his full strength. He should follow these principles and regulations (lead a disciplined life) with sincere efforts, for at least six or seven months.
english translation
उत्पद्यमानासु च तासु तासु वार्तासु दोषादिबलानुसारी। तैस्तैरुपायैः प्रयतश्चिकित्से दालोचयन् विस्तरमुत्तरोक्तम्॥८०॥
Management of similar conditions Similar other conditions which manifest should be treated with great efforts, using methods appropriate to the strength of the doshas etc., in the light of details furnished in the uttara tantra, the last section of this treatise (chapters 25-27).
english translation