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Chap. II.] NIDANA STIIANAM. 12$
A decoction o^ B/ia:^ras'rlj'a,vr' and Chandaiiani is indica-
ted in the case when the menstrual fluid would smell like
fetid pus, or contain marrow. The remedies described
under the head of seminal disorders, should be likewise
prescribed in cases of menstrual anomalies caused by
the action of the deranged Vayu, Pittam and Kaphah
according to the requirements of each individual case
under treatment. Sali-rice, barley, wine and meat
with cholagogue properties should be deemed as a
wholesome diet in these cases. 13— 16.
Traits of pure and healthy semen
and menstrual blood : — Semen which is
transparent like crystal, fluid, glossy, sweet and emits
the smell of honey ; or like oil or honey in appearance
according to others, should be considered as healthy.
The catamenial blood (Artava) which is red like the
blood of a hare, or the washings of shellac and leaves
no stains on cloths (which ma}' be washed off" by
simply soaking them in water) should be considered as
health}-. 17—18.
Asrig'dara (Menorrhagia) :— An abnormal or
excessive discharge of the menstrual blood (Artava),
or its long persistence even after the wonted time,
or its appearance at a premature or unnatural period
(as well as contrarit}' in its colour or properties) is
called Asrig'dara. All types of the disease (Asrigdara)
arc attended with an aching in the limbs and a painful
flow (of the catamenial fluid). In case of exce.ssive
hcemorrhage '^from the uterus), symptoms such as weak-
ness, vertigo, loss of consciousness, darkness of vis'on,
or difficult breathing, thirst, burning (sensation of the
bod}'), delirium, palour, somnolence and other Vataja
* Blndrab'riyam is S'richandanain according to Dallana or white
Sandal wood according Gayadasa.