सर्पिषा वा तयोश्चूर्णमभयार्धांशिकं पिबेत् | लिह्याद्वा मधुसर्पिर्भ्यां संयुक्तं ससितोपलम् ||२१||
Fruit juice of Kashmarya (Gambhari), Fruit juice of Draksha (grapes), Fruit Juice of Pilu, or Ghee, for purgation. [Preparation of Trivrita in the form of Linctus (No. 1)] (Powered root of Trivrita may be) added with honey and ghee (to form a linctus). Then, crudely powdered sugar candy is added to it (and taken in for purgation)
[Preparation of Trivrita in the form of linctus (No. 2)] The powders of Ajagandha, Tugakshiri, Vidari, Sarkara (sugar) and Trivrita may be mixed with honey and ghee. This linctus taken in, is useful as a mild purgative,
सन्निपातज्वरस्तम्भदाहतृष्णार्दितो नरः | श्यामात्रिवृत्कषायेण कल्केन च सशर्करम् ||२३||
or the patient suffering from Sannipata Jwara (fevers caused by aggravation of all the three doshas), Stambha (either retention of urine and faeces or generalized stiffness of the body), Daha (burning sensation in some parts or throughout the body) and Trishna (Thirst due to some underlying pathology). [Preparation of Trivrita in the form of linctus (No. 3)] With the decoction and paste (either dried powder or wet paste) of the black variety of Trivruta root, a linctus is to be prepared following the prescribed procedure) using sugar (as a solvent).
In a dose of one panitala this linctus can be taken in (for purgation). [Preparation of Trivrita in the form of linctus (No. 4)] Sugar and honey are mixed well and boiled (till the sugar is completely dissolved) in a new earthen vessel.
When it is properly cooked and cooled, powdered Trivrita may be added to it, along with powders of Tvak (Cinnamon bark), Patra (Cinnamon leaves) and Maricha (black pepper) are added to it. This linctus can be taken in, in the prescribed and suitable dose. This is a useful purgative for persons belonging to the upper class.