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Chap. I.] CHIKITSA STHANAM. 245
or vapouring), Madhu-sarpih (honey and clarified butter),
Yantra (mechanical contrivances, eg., pulleys, &c.),
Ahara (diet) and Raksha-Vidhana (protection from
the influence of malicious spirits). 22.
Of these, Kashaya, Varti, Kalka, Ghrita, Taila, Rasa-
kriya and Avachurnana are the measures for the cleansing
(Sodhana) of an ulcer and for helping its granulation
(Ropana). The eight acts (from Chhedana to Sivana)
are surgical operations. We have already spoken of
such acts as Sonitasthapana, Kshara-karma, Agni-
karma, Yantra, Ahira, Raksha-vidhana and Vandha-
Vidhana (in the Sutra-sthana). Later on, we shall
discourse on Sneha, Sveda, Vamana, Virechana, Vasti,
Uttara-vasti, Siro-virechana, Nasya, Dhuma, and Kavala-
dharana. Of the remaining measures we shall speak
in the present chapter. 23.
There are six kinds of swellings (Sophas),as described
before, and the following eleven measures, commencing
with Apatarpana and ending in Virechana, should be
regarded as their cure. These are the proper remedies for
a swelling and do not (cease to be efficacious in, nor) prove
hostile to cases of swelling which are transformed into
ulcers. The other measures should be deemed as
remedial to ulcers but Apatarpana is the first,
general and principal remedy in all types of swellings
(Sophas). 24.
Memorable Verses :—Apatarpana (fasting)
should be prescribed in the case of a patient, full of
enraged Doshas, as well as, in one having his organic
principles (Dhatus) and refuse matters (Malas) of the
system, deranged by them, for the purpose of bringing
them to their normal condition, with a regard both
to their nature and to the strength, age, &c., of the
patient. Persons afflicted with diseases which result