Astanga Hrudaya
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सर्वशस्त्रानुशस्त्राणां क्षारः श्रेष्ठो बहूनि यत्। छेद्यभेद्यादिकर्माणि कुरुते विषमेष्वपि॥१॥
Of all the sharp instruments and accessory instruments, Kshara (caustic alkali) is the best. It performs many functions such as incising, excising etc; It can be used even in inaccessible places.
english translation
sarvazastrAnuzastrANAM kSAraH zreSTho bahUni yat। chedyabhedyAdikarmANi kurute viSameSvapi॥1॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptदुःखावचार्यशस्त्रेषु तेन सिद्धिमयात्सु च। अतिकृच्छ्रेषु रोगेषु यच्च पानेऽपि युज्यते॥२॥
Success can be obtained by its use even in diseases which are very difficult to cure and also because it can be used even in the form of a drink.
english translation
duHkhAvacAryazastreSu tena siddhimayAtsu ca। atikRcchreSu rogeSu yacca pAne'pi yujyate॥2॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptस पेयोऽर्शोग्निसादाश्मगुल्मोदरगरादिषु। योज्यः साक्षान्मषश्वित्रबाह्यार्शःकुष्ठसुप्तिषु॥३॥
Paneeya Kshara indication – In a drinkable form it is used in Arsha – haemorrhoids, Agnisada – dyspepsia, Ashma – renal calculus, Gulma – Tumors of the abdomen Udara – ascites, enlargement of the abdomen Garavisha – chronic poisoning etc. Pratisarana Kshara Yogya - In the form direct application, Kshara can be used in Mashaka – moles – warts, Shvitra – leucoderma, Bahya Arsha – external piles, Kushta – skin diseases Supti – anesthetic patches,
english translation
sa peyo'rzognisAdAzmagulmodaragarAdiSu। yojyaH sAkSAnmaSazvitrabAhyArzaHkuSThasuptiSu॥3॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptभगन्दरार्बुदग्रन्थिदुष्टनाडीव्रणादिषु। न तूभयोऽपि योक्तव्यः पित्ते रक्ते चलेऽबले॥४॥
Bhagandara – rectal fistula, Arbuda – cancerous growth, Granthi – tumour, fibroid Dushta Nadi vrana – foul and sinus ulcers etc. Kshara Nisedha – contra indication:- Neither externally, nor internally, Kshara should be used in Aggravation of Pitta and Rakta and diminished Vata;
english translation
bhagandarArbudagranthiduSTanADIvraNAdiSu। na tUbhayo'pi yoktavyaH pitte rakte cale'bale॥4॥
hk transliteration by Sanscriptज्वरेऽतिसारे हन्मूर्धरोगे पाण्ड्वामयेऽरुचौ। तिमिरे कृतसंशुद्द्धौ श्वयथौ सर्वगात्रगे॥५॥
Jvara – fever Atisara – diarrhoea, dysentery Hrut Murdha Roga – diseases of the heart and head, Pandu – anemia Aruchi – anorexia, Timira – blindness; Kruta samshuddha – in those who have been administered Panchakarma therapies (recently), Sarvagatra shvayathu – who have swelling of the entire body,
english translation
jvare'tisAre hanmUrdharoge pANDvAmaye'rucau। timire kRtasaMzudddhau zvayathau sarvagAtrage॥5॥
hk transliteration by Sanscript