Susruta Samhita - Mandhata Global

488 THE SUSHRUTA SAMfllTA. .[Chap. XXIV.
on the dilation of the orifices of the bodily ducts^ and
cures itches and Kotha. 29-32
Bathing :- Bathing removes somnolence, (in-
ordinate) bodily heat and a sense of fatigue. It allays
thirst and checks itching and perspiration, brings on a
fresh relish for food, removes all bodily impurities, clears
the sense-organs, gladdens the mind, purifies the blood,
increases the appetising power, destroys drowsiness and
sin, and increa'^es semen. The sight of a man is
invigorated by applying cold water to the head at the
time of bathing, while the pouring of warm water on
the head tends to injure the eye-sight In cases
of an aggravation of the deranged Vj^yu and Kapha,
the head may be washed with warm water, as a
medicine, after a careful consideration of the intensity
of the disease. 33-35
Prohibition of Bathing ;— Bathing in
extremely cold water in winter tends to enrage the
bodily Vayu and the Kapha, while bathing in hot water
in summer agitates the blood and the Pitta. Bathing
is not beneficial in fever, diarrhcea, ear-ache, tym-
panites, Adhmana, aversion to food and indigestion, and
in the disorders or diseases due to the actions of the
deranged Vayu. It should not also be taken just after a
meal. 36-38.
Anulepana :— Anointing (Anulepana^i the body
(with scented pastes') removes a sense of fatigue and
foetor and perspiration. It produces a sense of pleasure
and improves the Ojas, the strength and the complexion
of the body enhances the beauty and glow of the frame
and gives it a lovely appearance Anulepana is forbidden
in those cases in which bathing is prohibited. 39-
The wearing of gems, flowers and clean clothes is
iDeneficial in a variety of ways, as it acts as a good