Susruta Samhita - Mandhata Global

Chap. I.] CHIKITSA STHANAM. 24 [
(of all forms of ulcer), while the .symptoms, which are
exhibited in each case according to the virtue of the
deranged Vayu, Pitta, etc, involved therein, are called the
Specific ones. A Vrana is so named from its etymology
(the term being derived from the root Vrana—to break)
and signifies a cracked or broken condition ^of the skin
and flesh of the afflicted part) of the body. 5.
The Vataja- Ulcer :—The ulcer assumes a
brown or vermilion colour and exudes a thin, slimy
and cold secretion, largely attended with tension,
throbbing and a sort of pricking and piercing pain (in
its inside), which seems as if being expanded and
extended. This type of ulcer does not extend much
and is characterised by a complete destruction of the
tissue (flesh). The Pittaja ulcer is rapid in its growth.
It assumes a bluish yellow colour, exudes a hot secretion
resembling the washings of Kims'uka flowers, and is
attended with burning, suppuration and redness, being
surrounded with eruptions of small yellow-coloured
pustules. The Kaphaja ulcer is found to be extended
and raised around its margin and is accompanied by an
irresistible itching sensation. It is thick and compact
(in its depth), covered with a large number of vessels
and membranous tissues (Sira-snd.yu-jala), grey in
colour, slightly painful, hard and heavy, and exudes a
thick, cold, white and slimy secretion. The Raktaja
ulcer (resulting from a vitiated condition of the blood)
looks like a lump of red coral. It is often found
to be surrounded by black vesicles and pustules and
to smell like a strong alkali. It becomes painful and
produces a sensation, as if fumes were escaping out
(of it). Bleeding (is present) and the specific symp-
toms of the Pittaja type are likewise found to
supervene. 6—9.
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