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668 THE SUSHRUTA SAMHITA. [Chap. XL.
or dulncss of the sense-organs, imparts a sweet aroma to
the mouth, and strength to the teeth, jaw bones,
head, neck, Trika, arms and the chest, and guards
against an attack of baldness, Vyanga, premature grey-
ness of the hair and the premature appearance of
wrinkles or furrows. 36-37.
Specific use of Sneha-Nasya :—This
snuff should consist of oil in a case marked by (the con-
certed actions of the deranged) Kapha and Vdyu, while
it should consist of Vassi (lard) in a case involving the
action of the VAyu alone. Similarly clarified butter
should be used as a snuff in a case of a Fittaja disorder,
while the snuff should consist of Majja (marrow) in a
case marked by (the concerted actions of the deranged)
Vdyu and Pitta. The four different modes of using
snuff have thus been described in all of which oil may
be used as not being hostile in its action as regards the
seats of Kapha within the organism. 38.
Kavala-graha :—Now we shall describe the
process of using medicinal gargles (Kavala) which may
be divided into four kinds, viz. :—The Snehi (oleaginous),
Prasadi (soothing), Sodhi (purifying) and the Ropana
(healing). The oleaginous (Snehi) gargle should be
surcharged with any oleaginous substance and should
be prescribed tepid in a case marked by the action
of the deranged Vayu, while cold and sweet articles
should be employed in preparing a soothing (Prasa'di)
gargle and should be prescribed in cases of the de-
ranged Pitta. The purifying (Sodhana) gargles should
be composed of acid, pungent and saline drugs which
are parching and heat-making* in their potency and
* Vrinda does not include 'parching' while Chakradatta does not
include 'heat-making' as the conditions of this kind of Kavala in their
lespective collecucn§.