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Susruta Samhita - Mandhata Global

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CHAPTER XXXV.<br />

Now we shall discourse on the dimensions and<br />

classifications of a Netra and a Vasti (pipes, nozzles and<br />

apparatus) with their therapeutic applications (Netra-<br />

Vasti-Pramaina- Pravibhaga-Chikitsitam). r<br />

Sages of authority hold an application of the Vasti<br />

to be the best of all measures such as, the application of<br />

a Sneha^ etc.; and why ? Because on account of its<br />

varied functions and of its being composed of the<br />

various kinds of medicinal drugs a Vasti helps to restrain<br />

(Samgraha), pacify (Sam-i'amana) and cleanse (Sams'c-<br />

dhana) the different Doshas (morbific principles) of the<br />

body. It helps the recreation and growth of fresh<br />

semen, contributes to the building up of an emaciated<br />

frame, reduces corpulency, invigorates eyesight, arrests<br />

premature old age and tends to rejuvenate. A regular<br />

and proper use of a Vasti tends to improve one's com-<br />

plexion and bodily strength, imparts longevity, contri-<br />

butes to the growth of the body, ensures the enjoyment<br />

of sound health and guards against the inroad of any<br />

disease whatever. Applications of Vastis are highly<br />

efficacious in cases of fever, dysentery, cataract, catarrh,<br />

diseases of the head, Adhimantha, vomiting, facial<br />

paralysis, epileptic fits, convulsions, (Akshepaka), hemi-<br />

plegia, locomotor ataxy (Ekdnga) and paraplegia<br />

(Sarvanga-Roga\ tympanites, ascites or abdominal<br />

dropsy, Sarkara (gravels or urinary concretions),<br />

gastralgia (Sula), scrotal tumours (including hydro-<br />

cele, hernia, etc.), Upadams'a, retention of stooll<br />

and urine (Andha), strangury (Mutra krichchhra\ Gulma,<br />

Vata-rakta, upward coursing of urine, stool and Vdyu,<br />

.

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