Susruta Samhita - Mandhata Global

746 THE SUSHRUTA SAMHITA. [Chap. VIII.
violent epileptic fits, an intolerable burning sensation
and eruptions of white pustules (Pidaka). 13.
IVIanduka (frogs):—The Mandukas (frogs) are
divided in eight different species viz.^ the Krishna, Sara,
Kuhaka, Harita, Rakta, Yava-varnAbha, Bhrikuti and the
Kotika A bite by any of these is accompanied by an
itching sensation in the seat of the bite and a flow of
yellow-coloured foam from the mouth. A bite by one of
the Bhrikuti or Kotika species gives rise to the aforesaid
symptoms as well as a burning sensation, vomiting and
a severe attack of epileptic fits in addition thereto. 14.
A bite by one of the Vis'vambhara species of insects
is followed by Sita-jvara (catarrhal fever) and an eruption
of white pimples (Pidakd) in the shape of mustard seeds
round about the seat of the bite. A bite by one of the
Ahinduka species is marked by piercing pain, a burning
sensation, itching and swelling (in the affected locality),
as well as by delirium. A bite (contact) by one of the
Kandumakai species is followed by a yellowness of
the complexion, vomiting, dysentery and fever, etc.
A bite by one of the S'uka-vrinta or such like species
is attended with itching and Kotha (urticaria) and the
bristles of the insects are found to be adhering to the
affected locality. 15.
Pipilika (Ants) :—There are six kinds of Pipilikji
(ants) viz.y the Sthula-s'irsha, Samvahika, Brahman ika,
Kapilika and the Chitra-varna. A bite by any of these
is attended with imflammatory swelling and a burning
sensation (in the seat of the bite) resembling those
produced by contact with fire. 16.
IVIakShika (^stinging flies):—Flies (]\Iakshika)
may b^ divided into six species viz., the Kantarika,
Krishna, Pingalika, Madhulika, Kashayi and the Sthalika.
/^ bite by any of these is accompanied by swelling and a