Sushruta Samhita

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मुस्ता तेजोवती पाठा कट्फलं कटुका वचा | सर्षपाः पिप्पलीमूलं पिप्पल्यः सैन्धवाग्निकौ ||३६||

sanskrit

Musta, Tejovati, Patha, Katphala, Katuka, Vaca, Sarshapa, Pippali root, Pippali, Saindhava, and Agnika (Ajmoda) are medicinal herbs and substances that should be used in the treatment of Pratishyaya (nasal catarrh). These ingredients have properties that help to alleviate the aggravation of doshas, particularly Pitta and Vata, which contribute to nasal congestion and other symptoms. They should be included in various therapeutic preparations, such as gargles or nasal treatments, to help clear the respiratory passages and restore balance.

english translation

hindi translation

mustA tejovatI pAThA kaTphalaM kaTukA vacA | sarSapAH pippalImUlaM pippalyaH saindhavAgnikau ||36||

hk transliteration

तुत्थं करञ्जबीजं च लवणं भद्रदारु च | एतैः कृतं कषायं तु कवले सम्प्रयोजयेत् ||३७||

sanskrit

Tuttha (a kind of salt or alkaline substance), Karanja seeds, Lavana (salt), and Bhadra-daru (a medicinal wood) should be used to prepare a decoction. This decoction should then be used as a gargle (Kavala) to treat conditions like Pratishyaya (nasal catarrh). These ingredients help in clearing the nasal passages and alleviating the symptoms caused by the aggravation of doshas, particularly those related to congestion, inflammation, and excessive secretion.

english translation

hindi translation

tutthaM karaJjabIjaM ca lavaNaM bhadradAru ca | etaiH kRtaM kaSAyaM tu kavale samprayojayet ||37||

hk transliteration

हितं मूर्धविरेके च तैलमेभिर्विपाचितम् | क्षीरमर्धजले क्वाथ्यं जाङ्गलैर्मृगपक्षिभिः ||३८||

sanskrit

The oil prepared by cooking these substances should be used for head application (Murdha-vireka), as it is beneficial. Additionally, a decoction made from half milk and half water should be prepared, along with the meat of wild animals or birds (Jāngala animals), which helps in managing the condition. This treatment nourishes the body and supports the healing process in conditions like Pratishyaya (nasal congestion) and related ailments.

english translation

hindi translation

hitaM mUrdhavireke ca tailamebhirvipAcitam | kSIramardhajale kvAthyaM jAGgalairmRgapakSibhiH ||38||

hk transliteration

पुष्पैर्विमिश्रं जलजैर्वातघ्नैरौषधैरपि | हिमे क्षीरावशिष्टेऽस्मिन् घृतमुत्पाद्य यत्नतः ||३९||

sanskrit

In this treatment, a mixture of flowers and water, along with herbs that relieve the vitiated vāta (air element), should be used. Additionally, when milk remains after boiling (especially in colder seasons), ghee should be carefully prepared from it. This ghee, which is produced with great care, is beneficial in treating conditions like Pratishyaya (nasal congestion) and is useful for various ailments.

english translation

hindi translation

puSpairvimizraM jalajairvAtaghnairauSadhairapi | hime kSIrAvaziSTe'smin ghRtamutpAdya yatnataH ||39||

hk transliteration

सर्वगन्धसितानन्तामधुकं चन्दनं तथा | आवाप्य विपयेद्भूयो दशक्षीरं तु तद्घृतम् ||४०||

sanskrit

All the fragrant substances like Satānanta, Madhuka, and Chandan (sandalwood), should be mixed and boiled with ten parts of milk to produce a clarified butter (ghee). This ghee should be carefully prepared and used as part of the treatment.

english translation

hindi translation

sarvagandhasitAnantAmadhukaM candanaM tathA | AvApya vipayedbhUyo dazakSIraM tu tadghRtam ||40||

hk transliteration