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THE SUSHRUTA SAMHITA
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the Eládi-gana would be used as a Pratyanjana, and would be found beneficial in such cases. The use (as an Anjana) of Mesha-śringi and Srotonjana taken in equal parts and two parts of conch-shell pounded together is efficacious in the Pittaja type of this disease (Kâcha).

The juice of Paláśa, Rohita and Madhuka (flower) mixed with honey and the surface layer of wine (taken in equal parts) should be prepared (in the manner of Rasa-kriyá and applied as an eye-salve in this type). 26-27.

Treatment of Kaphaja Type:— The drugs known as Uśira, Rodhra, Triplialá and Priyanguduly cooked together (with Tila oil) should be employed for the purposes of snuffing (Nasya) in the Kaphaja Type. Fumigation (Dhumana) with the vapours of Vidanga, Páthá, Kinihi and Ingudi-bark would also prove beneficial in the Kaphaja type of cataract (Timira). The affected part should be likewise lubricated with the medicated Ghrita duly cooked with the decoction of Vanaspati (the milk- exuding trees, e. g., those of the species of Indian holy fig) with pasted 'Haridrá and Uśira (as Kalka). The essence of the meat of Jángala (forest) animals, mixed with Pippali and profusely saturated with Saindhava and honey, should be prepared in the manner of Puta-páka (and applied to the affected part). Manah-śila, Trikatu, Saindhava, Mákshika (honey), Śamkha, Kásisa and Rasánjana should be combinedly used for the purposes of Rasa-kriyá (in the type under discussion). Kásisa, Rasánjana, Guda (old and matured treacle) and Nágara, may be likewise used with benefit. 28.

Treatment of Tri-doshaja Ka'cha:— Anjana (Antimony) many times heated and (subsequently) soaked in the decoction of Triphaláprepared with (the