Sushruta Samhita

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तत्र सविषाः- कृष्णा, कर्बुरा, अलगर्दा, इन्द्रायुधा, सामुद्रिका, गोचन्दना चेति | तासु, अञ्जनचूर्णवर्णा पृथुशिराः कृष्णा; वर्मिमत्स्यवदायता छिन्नोन्नतकुक्षिः कर्बुरा; रोमशा महापार्श्वा कृष्णमुखी अलगर्दा; इन्द्रायुधवदूर्ध्वराजिभिश्चित्रा इन्द्रायुधा; ईषदसितपीतिका विचित्रपुष्पाकृतिचित्रा सामुद्रिकाः; गोवृषणवदधोभागे द्विधाभूताकृतिरणुमुखी गोचन्दनेति | ताभिर्दष्टे पुरुषे दंशे श्वयथुरतिमात्रं कण्डूर्मूर्च्छा ज्वरो दाहश्छर्दिर्मदः सदनमिति लिङ्गानि भवन्ति | तत्र महागदः पानालेपननस्यकर्मादिषूपयोज्यः | इन्द्रायुधादष्टमसाध्यम् | इत्येताः सविषाः सचिकित्सिता व्याख्याताः ||११||

sanskrit

Among the venomous leeches: Krishna: Black leech with a broad head and a color resembling coal. Karabura: Leech with a divided and raised abdomen, resembling a fish. Alagarda: Leech with a black face and a large, wide back. Indrayudha: Leech with a varied, colorful appearance and a form similar to the weapon of Indra. Samudrika: Leech with a slightly yellowish color and a pattern resembling a variety of flowers. Gochandana: Leech with a form similar to a cow's horn, divided into two parts at the posterior end. The symptoms of bites from these leeches include swelling, itching, fainting, fever, burning sensations, vomiting, intoxication, and pain. Among them, the Mahagada leech is useful for treatments involving drinking, application, and nasal use. The Indrayudha leech is considered dangerous and is not recommended for use. Thus, the venomous leeches and their treatments have been explained.

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hindi translation

tatra saviSAH- kRSNA, karburA, alagardA, indrAyudhA, sAmudrikA, gocandanA ceti | tAsu, aJjanacUrNavarNA pRthuzirAH kRSNA; varmimatsyavadAyatA chinnonnatakukSiH karburA; romazA mahApArzvA kRSNamukhI alagardA; indrAyudhavadUrdhvarAjibhizcitrA indrAyudhA; ISadasitapItikA vicitrapuSpAkRticitrA sAmudrikAH; govRSaNavadadhobhAge dvidhAbhUtAkRtiraNumukhI gocandaneti | tAbhirdaSTe puruSe daMze zvayathuratimAtraM kaNDUrmUrcchA jvaro dAhazchardirmadaH sadanamiti liGgAni bhavanti | tatra mahAgadaH pAnAlepananasyakarmAdiSUpayojyaH | indrAyudhAdaSTamasAdhyam | ityetAH saviSAH sacikitsitA vyAkhyAtAH ||11||

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अथ निर्विषाः- कपिला, पिङ्गला, शङ्कुमुखी, मूषिका, पुण्डरीकमुखी, सावरिका चेति | तत्र, मनःशिलारञ्जिताभ्यामिव पार्श्वाभ्यां पृष्ठे स्निग्धा मुद्गवर्णा कपिला; किञ्चिद्रक्ता वृत्तकाया पिङ्गाऽऽशुगा च पिङ्गला; यकृद्वर्णा शीघ्रपायिनी दीर्घतीक्ष्णमुखी शङ्कुमुखी; मूषिकाकृतिवर्णाऽनिष्टगन्धा च मूषिका; मुद्गवर्णा पुण्डरीकतुल्यवक्त्रा पुण्डरीकमुखी; स्निग्धा पद्मपत्रवर्णाऽष्टादशाङ्गुलप्रमाणा सावरिका, सा च पश्वर्थे; इत्येता अविषा व्याख्याताः ||१२||

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The non-venomous leeches are: Kapila: A leech with a smooth, yellowish body, and a color similar to that of a lentil. It is described as having a smooth texture and is found on the sides. Pingala: A leech with a slightly reddish, round body and a yellowish hue, known for its swift movement. Shankumukhi: A leech with a liver-colored body, elongated, sharp mouthparts, and a quick feeding nature. Mushika: A leech resembling the shape of a mouse, with an undesirable odor. Pundarika: A leech with a body color similar to that of a lentil and a mouth resembling a lotus. Savarika: A leech with a color like a lotus leaf, soft texture, and a length of eighteen fingers; it is primarily used for animals. These non-venomous leeches have been explained.

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hindi translation

atha nirviSAH- kapilA, piGgalA, zaGkumukhI, mUSikA, puNDarIkamukhI, sAvarikA ceti | tatra, manaHzilAraJjitAbhyAmiva pArzvAbhyAM pRSThe snigdhA mudgavarNA kapilA; kiJcidraktA vRttakAyA piGgA''zugA ca piGgalA; yakRdvarNA zIghrapAyinI dIrghatIkSNamukhI zaGkumukhI; mUSikAkRtivarNA'niSTagandhA ca mUSikA; mudgavarNA puNDarIkatulyavaktrA puNDarIkamukhI; snigdhA padmapatravarNA'STAdazAGgulapramANA sAvarikA, sA ca pazvarthe; ityetA aviSA vyAkhyAtAH ||12||

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तासां यवनपाण्ड्यसह्यपौतनादीनि क्षेत्राणि; तेषु महाशरीरा बलवत्यः शीघ्रपायिन्यो महाशना निर्विषाश्च विशेषेण भवन्ति ||१३||

sanskrit

Among these, the non-venomous leeches that are used in specific regions like Yavana, Pandya, Sahya, and Potana are particularly notable. They are characterized by their large size, strength, quick feeding ability, and substantial appetite.

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hindi translation

tAsAM yavanapANDyasahyapautanAdIni kSetrANi; teSu mahAzarIrA balavatyaH zIghrapAyinyo mahAzanA nirviSAzca vizeSeNa bhavanti ||13||

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तत्र, सविषमत्स्यकीटदर्दुरमूत्रपुरीषकोथजाताः कलुषेष्वम्भसु च सविषाः; पद्मोत्पलनलिनकुमुदसौगन्धिककुवलयपुण्डरीकशैवलकोथजाता विमलेष्वम्भःसु च निर्विषाः ||१४||

sanskrit

Among these, the leeches that are venomous come from places contaminated with fish, insects, or other impurities. Conversely, the leeches that are non-venomous are found in clean waters, such as those from lotus, water lilies, and other pure water sources.

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hindi translation

tatra, saviSamatsyakITadarduramUtrapurISakothajAtAH kaluSeSvambhasu ca saviSAH; padmotpalanalinakumudasaugandhikakuvalayapuNDarIkazaivalakothajAtA vimaleSvambhaHsu ca nirviSAH ||14||

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भवति चात्र- क्षेत्रेषु विचरन्त्येताः सलिलाढ्यसुगन्धिषु | न च सङ्कीर्णचारिण्यो न च पङ्केशयाः सुखाः ||१५||

sanskrit

These leeches are found in regions that are rich in water and have a pleasant fragrance. They do not inhabit muddy or stagnant areas, nor do they thrive in places with mixed impurities.

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bhavati cAtra- kSetreSu vicarantyetAH salilADhyasugandhiSu | na ca saGkIrNacAriNyo na ca paGkezayAH sukhAH ||15||

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Chapter 13

Verses 16-20