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THE SUSHRUTA SAMHITA.
[ Chap. XXXVI.

Chandana, and drugs belonging to the Kakolyadi group, is recommended for the healing of an ulcer.

A medicated Ghritam, prepared with the Prithakparni, Atmagupta, Haridra, Daruharidra, Malati, Sita, and drugs belonging to the Kakolyadi group, is renowned for its healing properties. A medicated oil prepared with Kalanusari, Aguru, Haridra, Daru- Haridra, Devadaru, Priyangu, and Lodhra, is possesed of a similar efficacy.

A pulverised compound consisting of Kanguka, Triphala, Lodhra, Kasisam, Shravana and the barks of Dhava and Ashvakarna powdered together, is possessed of a similar healing property. The use of a pulverised compound consisting of Priyangu, Sarjarasa, Pushpa-kasisa, Tvaka, and Dhava powdered together is commended for the healing of an ulcer. A condensed extract (Rasakriya) of the bark of milk-exuding trees (such as Vata, Ashvattha etc.) and the drugs known as the Triphala, should be successively used for the healing of an ulcer.

Utsadanam:—The drugs known as Apamarga, Ashvagandha, Talapatri, Suvarchhala and those belonging to the Kakolyadi group, should be used for the growth of flesh in an ulcer (Utsadana).

Avasadanam:—A compound consisting of Kasisa, Saindhava (rock salt), Kinvam, Kuruvinda,