Doshas according to their nature and intensity. Sneha-Sveda and poultices should be applied and Dhányámla (fermented paddy-boilings) should be employed as washes. 64-66.
Symptoms and treatment of Hrich-Chhula:— The deranged bodily Váyu aggravated by the vitiated Rasa (chyle) and incarcerated in the region of the heart through the action of the deranged Pitta and Kapha, produces Śula (pain) in the heart and gives rise to difficulty of respiration. This disease which is called Hrich-chhula (cardiac colic) is ushered in through the action of the deranged Váyu and Rasa of the body. Remedial measures mentioned in connection with the treatment of the diseases of the heart should be as well employed in the present malady. 67-68.
Symptoms of Vasti-Śula and Mutra-Śula: — The local Váyu aggravated by the suppression of stool and urine is incarcerated in the region of the Vasti (bladder) and gives rise to a pain in the bladder, in the groins and about the umbilicus causing a further suppression of the stool, urine and flatus. The disease is called Vasti-Śula (bladder colic) and is due to the action of the deranged bodily Váyu. A cutting pain experienced in the genital, the intestines and the loins as well as at the sides and in the inguinal regions and about the umbilicus and causing a complete suppression of urine, is called Mutra-Śula. The disease should be likewise attributed to the action of the deranged bodily Váyu 69-70.
Symptoms of Vit-Śula:— The bodily Váyu deranged and aggravated by the use of dry food, etc., affects or impairs the digestive fire and obstructs the evacuation of feces accumulated in the bowels and gives rise to an excruciating pain in the locality by
