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562 THE SUSHRUTA SAMHITA. [Chap. XXXII
the Drava-Svcda, however, is beneficial in cases due to
the concerted action of the deranged Pitta with either
of the other two Doshas {viz., Vayu and Kapha). lo-A.
The patient should be diaphorised by making him
put on warm clothing or exposing himself to the sun
or by becoming fatigued after a long walk, or by
wrestling, or some other physical exercise, load-carrying,
etc., or by arousing his anger in a case where the
deranged Vayu would be found to be subcharged with
the deranged fat or Kapha. lo.
Memorable Verses :—The four forms of
Sveda mentioned above may be employed in two
ways, viz. :—either to the whole body or to any
particular part of it. Sveda should be first employed
in cases of patients fit to be treated with errhines
(Nasya\ purgatives, emetics or with Vasti-measures.
It should b3 applied to the cnciente in cases of
obstructed foetus (Mudha-garbha) unattended with any
other supervening distresses {ie., excessive discharge
of blood, etc.) after the extraction of the S'alya (the
obstructed foetus) from the womb, and after parturi-
tion, and in cases where pregnancy runs to its full and
natural term. Sveda should similarly be applied both
before and after the surgical operation in cases of
fistula-in-ano and stones, gravel, etc., (in the bladder)
and of haemorrhoids. Specific modes of applying
Sveda in other diseases should be duly described under
their respective heads, ii.
Men conversant with the rules of Sveda (fomenta-
tions, etc."*! should, under no circumstances, employ it
before rubbing or softening the body or the limb with a
Sneha (oil, etc.) inasmuch as a piece of wood is found
to break or burst immediately under the application of
heat if not previously rubbed with a Sneha. 12— A.