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THE SUSHRUTA SAMHITA.
[ Chap. XXXVIII.

Its therapeutic virtue consists in curbing an attack of bilious (Pittaja) fever and in specifically alleviating the burning sensation (Daha) of the body.

The Anjanadi Group:-The group known as the Anjanadi Gana consists of Anjana, Rasanjana, Nagapushpa, Priyangu, Nilotpala, Nalada, Nalina, Keshara and Madhuka.

Metrical Texts:—An attack of hasmoptysis readily yields to the curative virtue of the group under discussion. It is anti-toxic in its character and allays the internal burning sensation of the body.

The Parushakadi Group:—The group known as the Parushakadi Gana consists of Parushaka, Draksha, Kat-phala, Dadima, Rajadana, Kataka-phala Shaka-phala and Triphala.

Metrical Text:—It subdues the deranged Vayu, allays thirst, acts as a cordial, increases one's relish for food and cures the diseased or abnormal components of urine or its defects.

The Priyangvadi Group:— The group of medicinal drugs known as the Priyangvadi Gana consists of Priyangu, Samanga, Dhataki, Naga-pushpa, Chandana, Kuchandana, Mocharasa, Rasanjana, Kumbhika, Srotohnjana, Padma- keshara, Jojanvalli, and Dirghamula.

The Amvashthadi Group:— Drugs known as Amvashtha, Dhataki flowers, Samanga, Katvanga,