Sushruta Samhita

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स त्रिविधः- प्रलेपः, प्रदेह, आलेपश्च | प्रलेपप्रदेहयोरन्तरं - तत्र प्रलेपः शीतस्तनुरविशोषी विशोषी वा; प्रदेहस्तूष्णः शीतो वा बहलोऽबहुरविशोषी च; मध्यमोऽत्रालेपः | तत्र, रक्तपित्तप्रसादकृदालेपः; प्रदेहो वातश्लेष्मप्रशमनः शोधनो रोपणः शोफवेदनापहश्च; तस्योपयोगः क्षताक्षतेषु; यस्तु क्षतेषूपयुज्यते स भूयः ‘कल्क’ इति सञ्ज्ञां लभते निरुद्धालेपनसञ्ज्ञः; तेनास्रावसन्निरोधो मृदुता पूतिमांसापकर्षणमनन्तर्दोषता व्रणशुद्धिश्च भवति ||६||

sanskrit

There are three types of medicinal plasters: Pralepa, Pradeha, and Alepana. Pralepa: This type of plaster is applied thin and can be either cold and non-absorptive or warm and absorptive. Pradeha: This type can be thick or thin, warm or cold, and acts as a non-absorptive agent. It is used for pacifying deranged Vayu (air) and Kapha (phlegm), aiding in union, purification, and healing, and alleviating pain and swelling. It is used in all types of swelling, whether ulcerated or not. Alepana: This type is intermediate between Pralepa and Pradeha. It is used for pacifying deranged blood and Pitta, and is specifically called Kalka or Niruddha-Alepana when applied over ulcers. Its functions include arresting hemorrhage, softening the ulcer, withdrawing putrified flesh, preventing pus formation, and correcting deranged humors to promote healing.

english translation

hindi translation

sa trividhaH- pralepaH, pradeha, Alepazca | pralepapradehayorantaraM - tatra pralepaH zItastanuravizoSI vizoSI vA; pradehastUSNaH zIto vA bahalo'bahuravizoSI ca; madhyamo'trAlepaH | tatra, raktapittaprasAdakRdAlepaH; pradeho vAtazleSmaprazamanaH zodhano ropaNaH zophavedanApahazca; tasyopayogaH kSatAkSateSu; yastu kSateSUpayujyate sa bhUyaH ‘kalka’ iti saJjJAM labhate niruddhAlepanasaJjJaH; tenAsrAvasannirodho mRdutA pUtimAMsApakarSaNamanantardoSatA vraNazuddhizca bhavati ||6||

hk transliteration

अविदग्धेषु शोफेषु हितमालेपनं भवेत् | यथास्वं दोषशमनं दाहकण्डूरुजापहम् ||७||

sanskrit

For non-infected swellings, applying a beneficial plaster is advised. It should be suitable for the individual's constitution and should alleviate the specific dosha, burning sensation, and itching.

english translation

hindi translation

avidagdheSu zopheSu hitamAlepanaM bhavet | yathAsvaM doSazamanaM dAhakaNDUrujApaham ||7||

hk transliteration

त्वक्प्रसादनमेवाग्र्यं मांसरक्तप्रसादनम् | दाहप्रशमनं श्रेष्ठं रुजाकण्डूविनाशनम् ||८||

sanskrit

The primary effect of a plaster should be to soothe the skin. It should also address the condition of flesh and blood. A plaster that alleviates burning, pain, and itching is considered superior.

english translation

hindi translation

tvakprasAdanamevAgryaM mAMsaraktaprasAdanam | dAhaprazamanaM zreSThaM rujAkaNDUvinAzanam ||8||

hk transliteration

मर्मदेशेषु ये रोगा गुह्येष्वपि तथा नृणाम् | संशोधनाय तेषां हि कुर्यादालेपनं भिषक् ||९||

sanskrit

For diseases located in vital areas or hidden parts of the body, a physician should apply a plaster for the purpose of purification.

english translation

hindi translation

marmadezeSu ye rogA guhyeSvapi tathA nRNAm | saMzodhanAya teSAM hi kuryAdAlepanaM bhiSak ||9||

hk transliteration

(षड्भागं पैत्तिके स्नेहं चतुर्भागं तु वातिके | अष्टभागं तु कफजे स्नेहमात्रां प्रदापयेत्) ||१०||

sanskrit

(One should use six parts of clarified butter for a Pitta disorder, four parts for a Vata disorder, and eight parts for a Kapha disorder. The quantity of the medicinal fat should be proportionate accordingly.)

english translation

hindi translation

(SaDbhAgaM paittike snehaM caturbhAgaM tu vAtike | aSTabhAgaM tu kaphaje snehamAtrAM pradApayet) ||10||

hk transliteration