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43^ THE SUSHRUTA SAMHITA. TChap. X III.
into the nostrils should be applied with Madhuka-sdra,
S't^ni-seeds and Apdmdrg'a- seeds* 13-15.
A glandular swelling ^Granthi), occurring in any
part of the body other than a Marma, should be opened
in its non-suppurated stage and cauterized with
fire ; f or it should be rubbed with an alkali I after
scarification as already advised. 16.
A length of twelve fingers should be measured
(Mitvd) from and above the Pdrshni, i.e., the posterior
side of the ankle (and the space of Indra-vasti above
this part should be ascertained). The Indra-vasti
(occupying a space of half a finger, or, according to
others, two fingers) having been carefully avoided, an
excision (on the opposite side of the affection) should
be made and the spawn-like glands having been
removed (therefrom\ the excisioned part should be
cauterised with fire.
Others say that the excision should be made straight
above the ankle iGhona) after carefully avoiding the
space of Indra-vasti, measuring two fingers (and to
make sure an additional space of half a finger should
be left out), which would be found out by taking one-
eighth part (of the Jangha, z>,, the leg —excluding the
foot and measuring twenty fingers) from the Khulaka
(ankle-joint) of which the (two) Gulphas (ankles) look
like the (two; ears. §
17-18.
* Madhuka-sara mixed with tepivi water and the expressed juice
of S'igru-seeds and of Apamirga-seeds should be used.
t In cases of the preponderance of Vayu and of Kapha.
J In cases of the preponderance of Pitta.
§ There is a good deal of difference as to the reading and ex,'!anation
of this passage amongst the different commentators. The different explana-
tions arise from the different interpretations put upon the word *'j}f?T"
in the Text, "qif%* t|f% IR^ '^n^lf^, etc." The words "^^!^ fl1%"