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Chap, XXII.] CHIKITSA STHANAM. 465
group as errhine (Nasya) and gurgle (Kavala) is also
recommended. 13-14.
Treatment of Danta-Vaidarbha, etc.:
—In a case of Danta-Vaidarbha, the regions about
the roots of the teeth should be cleansed by open-
ing them with a (Mandalagra) instrument and sub-
sequently treated with alkaline applications. Cooling
measures should also be resorted to (^during the treatment
of this disease). In a case of Adhika-danta, the
additional tooth should be uprooted and removed
then (in order to arrest the bleeding, if any), the part
should be cauterised with fire, and then an experienced
physician should apply the remedies mentioned under
the head of worm-eaten teeth (Krimi-dantaka), 15-16
Treatment of Adhi-mamsa :— in a case
of Adhi-mamsa, the additional fleshy growth about
the roots of a tooth should be removed (with
a knife) and treated with a compound of Vachdy
Tejovati, Pdthd, Sarjikd and Yava-kshdra, pasted
together with honey. Powdered Pippali, mixed with
honey, should be used as a gurgle (Kavala); and a decoc-
tion of Patola, Triphald and Nimba for washing the
affected part. Errhines (Siro-virechana) and inhalation
of Vairechana smoke, (that lead to the secretion of
mucu^ from the head), would likewise prove efficacious
in such cases. 17.
Treatment of Danta-Nadi :-in a case of
Danta-Nadi, the treatment of Nadi (Sinus) about the
teeth is identical with that of sinus in general. The
specific remedial measure, however, is that the gum of
the affected tooth should be incised, and the tooth should
be extracted, if it be not in the upper jaw. The aff'ected
part should then be purified and cauterised with an
alkali or fire Hence in a case of Sinus (Nadii, a com-
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