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44^ THE SUSHRUTA SAMHITA. [Chap. XIX.
an Upadams'a-ulcer of whatsoever type. The use of a
pulverised compound composed of Svarjikd, Tuttha,
Kdsisa, S'aileya, Rasdnjana, and Manahs'Ud taken in
equal parts arrests the extension of an ulcer and
Visarpa. C ises of Upadams'a and Visarpa readily yield
to the application of a pulverised compound of the
ashes of Gundrd, Haritdla and Manahs'Ud. An
(external) application of Bhrimgardja^ Triphald and
Danti mixed with th2 powders of copper and iron,
destroys Upadams'a just as the thunder bolt of Indra
(completely) destroys a tree. 20.
Treatment of Tridoshaja and Raktaja
Upadams'a: —The medical treatment of the
two kinds of Upadams'a due to the concerted action of
the three Doshas as well as that due to the vitiated blood
(Riktaja) should be taken in hand without holding out
any definite hope of recovery. The above-mentioned
medicines specific to the different Doshas should be
combinedly applied in these cases in consideration of
the nature and intensity of the Doshas specifically involv-
ed in them. Now hear me discourse on the special
treatment of Tridoshaja Upadams'a. It should be the
same as in the case of a malignant ulcer (Dushta-Vrana).
The putrid portion of the male organ should be cut off
and the remaining portion should be fully cauterized (in
the incised part) with a Jambvoshtha instrument, made
red-hot in fire. Honey, and clarified butter should then
b3 applied to the cauterized part^ and medicinal plasters
and oils possessed of haaling properties should be
applied to the incidental ulcer when it would be
cleansed (disinfected). 21-22.
Treatment of ^lipada :— in a case of
Elephantiasis (Slipada) due to the action of the deranged
and aggravated Vayu, the vein (Sird) at a distance