Sushruta Samhita

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केवलानम्बुयुक्तान् वा कुल्माषान् वा बहुश्रुतः | हृद्यं यद्दीपनीयं च तत्पथ्यं तस्य भो(यो)जयेत् ||२१||

sanskrit

The patient should be given only water-based (or aqueous) preparations or medicinal substances that are well-known and proven, such as kulmasha (a specific herb or formulation), and those that are considered heart-nourishing and stimulating. These substances should be administered to them according to the prescribed guidelines.

english translation

hindi translation

kevalAnambuyuktAn vA kulmASAn vA bahuzrutaH | hRdyaM yaddIpanIyaM ca tatpathyaM tasya bho(yo)jayet ||21||

hk transliteration

(विडङ्गत्रिफलामुस्तमञ्जिष्ठादाडिमोत्पलैः | श्यामैलवालुकैलाभिश्चन्दनामरदारुभिः ||२२||

sanskrit

The verse lists several herbs and substances used in traditional medicine for treatment, particularly for conditions like insanity: Vidanga (Embelia ribes), Triphala (a mixture of three fruits: Amalaki, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki), Musta (Cyperus rotundus), Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), Dadima (Pomegranate), Utpala (Blue lotus), Shyama (likely referring to a specific type of herb), Valuka (perhaps referring to sand or a specific type of herb), Chandana (Sandalwood), and Amaradharu (likely referring to a specific plant or herbal resin). These are used in preparation for medicinal formulations that could help in conditions like insanity, as indicated in the traditional medical context.

english translation

hindi translation

(viDaGgatriphalAmustamaJjiSThAdADimotpalaiH | zyAmailavAlukailAbhizcandanAmaradArubhiH ||22||

hk transliteration

बर्हिष्ठरजनीकुष्ठपर्णिनीसारिवाद्वयैः | हरेणुकात्रिवृद्दन्तीवचातालीसकेशरैः ||२३||

sanskrit

The verse mentions various medicinal plants and substances used in Ayurvedic treatments. These include Barhistha (likely a type of plant), Rajani (another plant, commonly used in traditional medicine), Kushta (Saussurea lappa, known for its therapeutic properties), Parnini (a specific herb), Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus, recognized for its cooling and detoxifying effects), Dwaya (likely referring to a combination of two herbs), Harenuka (a medicinal plant), Trivrit (Operculina turpethum, used for purging and detoxification), Danti (Plumbago zeylanica, a herb known for its medicinal properties), Vaca (Acorus calamus, used to clarify the mind and improve cognition), and Talisakesara (likely referring to a plant related to the Talisa tree). These herbs are often utilized in Ayurvedic formulations for their healing and detoxifying effects, particularly for mental clarity and rejuvenation.

english translation

hindi translation

barhiSTharajanIkuSThaparNinIsArivAdvayaiH | hareNukAtrivRddantIvacAtAlIsakezaraiH ||23||

hk transliteration

द्विक्षीरं साधितं सर्पिर्मालतीकुसुमैः सह | गुल्मकासज्वरश्वासक्षयोन्मादनिवारणम् ||२४||

sanskrit

The clarified butter prepared with two kinds of milk, along with Malatikusuma flowers, Is used for the removal of Gulma, cough, fever, asthma, emaciation, and madness.

english translation

hindi translation

dvikSIraM sAdhitaM sarpirmAlatIkusumaiH saha | gulmakAsajvarazvAsakSayonmAdanivAraNam ||24||

hk transliteration

एतदेव हि सम्पक्वं जीवनीयोपसम्भृतम् | चतुर्गुणेन दुग्धेन महाकल्याणमुच्यते ||२५||

sanskrit

This, when fully ripened and properly prepared with the life-giving ingredients, Is called Maha-Kalyana when mixed with four times the amount of milk.

english translation

hindi translation

etadeva hi sampakvaM jIvanIyopasambhRtam | caturguNena dugdhena mahAkalyANamucyate ||25||

hk transliteration