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“Now, I shall expound the chapter on Aragvadhiya”. Thus said Lord Atreya. [1-2]
“Now, I shall expound the chapter on Aragvadhiya”. Thus said Lord Atreya. [1-2]
====Six formulations used for local application ====
आरग्वधः सैडगजः करञ्जो वासा गुडूची मदनं हरिद्रे|
आरग्वधः सैडगजः करञ्जो वासा गुडूची मदनं हरिद्रे|
These six formulations, when mixed with ''pita-gopitta'' (ox-bile) and ground, and then mixed again with ''sarshapa-taila'' (mustard oil) before their administration by a wise physician in the form of a ''churnapradeha'' (paste), cure ''kushtha'' diseases (which are difficult to treat otherwise), ''kilasa'' (leucoderma) in the early stages, ''sureshalupta'' (alopecia), ''kitibha, dadru'' (ringworm), ''bhagandara'' (fistula), ''arsha'' (piles), ''apachi'' (cervical and axillary lymphadenitis), and ''pama'' (papular eruptions) quickly.[3-7]
These six formulations, when mixed with ''pita-gopitta'' (ox-bile) and ground, and then mixed again with ''sarshapa-taila'' (mustard oil) before their administration by a wise physician in the form of a ''churnapradeha'' (paste), cure ''kushtha'' diseases (which are difficult to treat otherwise), ''kilasa'' (leucoderma) in the early stages, ''sureshalupta'' (alopecia), ''kitibha, dadru'' (ringworm), ''bhagandara'' (fistula), ''arsha'' (piles), ''apachi'' (cervical and axillary lymphadenitis), and ''pama'' (papular eruptions) quickly.[3-7]
====Kushthadi formulation-I ====
कुष्ठं हरिद्रे सुरसं पटोलं निम्बाश्वगन्धे सुरदारुशिग्रू|
कुष्ठं हरिद्रे सुरसं पटोलं निम्बाश्वगन्धे सुरदारुशिग्रू|
''Kushtha'', (both types of) ''haridra, surasa (tulasi), paṭola, nimba, ashvagandha, suradaru, shigru, sarshapa, tumburudhanya'' (seeds of ''tumburu''), ''vanya (kaivarta mustaka),'' and ''chaṇḍa''- powdered in equal quantities, admixed with ''takra'' (buttermilk) and grounded well - make for an effective formulation that alleviates diseases like ''kanḍu, pidaka, koṭha,'' all types of ''kushtha'' and ''shopha''. Before anointing this formulation, the body or an affected part of the body is smeared with oil. [8-9]
''Kushtha'', (both types of) ''haridra, surasa (tulasi), paṭola, nimba, ashvagandha, suradaru, shigru, sarshapa, tumburudhanya'' (seeds of ''tumburu''), ''vanya (kaivarta mustaka),'' and ''chaṇḍa''- powdered in equal quantities, admixed with ''takra'' (buttermilk) and grounded well - make for an effective formulation that alleviates diseases like ''kanḍu, pidaka, koṭha,'' all types of ''kushtha'' and ''shopha''. Before anointing this formulation, the body or an affected part of the body is smeared with oil. [8-9]
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====Kushthadi formulation-II ====
कुष्ठामृतासङ्गकटङ्कटेरीकासीसकम्पिल्लकमुस्तलोध्राः|
कुष्ठामृतासङ्गकटङ्कटेरीकासीसकम्पिल्लकमुस्तलोध्राः|
सौगन्धिकं सर्जरसो विडङ्गं मनःशिलाले करवीरकत्वक्||१०||
सौगन्धिकं सर्जरसो विडङ्गं मनःशिलाले करवीरकत्वक्||१०||
''Kushtha, amritasanga (tuttha), kaṭankateri (daruharidra), kasisa, kampillaka, mustaka, lodhra, saugandhika'' (''gandhatruna'' or sulphur), ''sarjarasa (rala), vidanga, manahshila, ala (haratala),'' and the bark of ''karaviraka'' - mixed and ground into a powder - is used for the purpose of dusting (''avachurnana'') on the body already smeared with oil. This medication helps cure ''dadru'', along with ''kandu'' (itching), as well as all kinds of ''kiṭibha, pama'' and ''vicharchika'' (eczema). [10-11]
''Kushtha, amritasanga (tuttha), kaṭankateri (daruharidra), kasisa, kampillaka, mustaka, lodhra, saugandhika'' (''gandhatruna'' or sulphur), ''sarjarasa (rala), vidanga, manahshila, ala (haratala),'' and the bark of ''karaviraka'' - mixed and ground into a powder - is used for the purpose of dusting (''avachurnana'') on the body already smeared with oil. This medication helps cure ''dadru'', along with ''kandu'' (itching), as well as all kinds of ''kiṭibha, pama'' and ''vicharchika'' (eczema). [10-11]
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====Manahshiladi formulation-I ====
मनःशिलाले मरिचानि तैलमार्कं पयः कुष्ठहरः प्रदेहः|
मनःशिलाले मरिचानि तैलमार्कं पयः कुष्ठहरः प्रदेहः|
तुत्थं विडङ्गं मरिचानि कुष्ठं लोध्रं च तद्वत् समनःशिलं स्यात्||१२||
तुत्थं विडङ्गं मरिचानि कुष्ठं लोध्रं च तद्वत् समनःशिलं स्यात्||१२||
''Manahshila, ala, maricha'' (seeds of maricha), ''taila'' (mustard oil), and ''arka-paya'' (latex of ''arka'') , ground and made into a paste (''pradeha'') , alleviates ''kushtha'' . ''Tuttha, vidanga, maricha, kushtha,'' and ''lodhra'', along with ''manahshila'' can also be used in the preparation. [12]
''Manahshila, ala, maricha'' (seeds of maricha), ''taila'' (mustard oil), and ''arka-paya'' (latex of ''arka'') , ground and made into a paste (''pradeha'') , alleviates ''kushtha'' . ''Tuttha, vidanga, maricha, kushtha,'' and ''lodhra'', along with ''manahshila'' can also be used in the preparation. [12]
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==== Rasanjanadi formulation ====
रसाञ्जनं सप्रपुन्नाडबीजं युक्तं कपित्थस्य रसेन लेपः|
रसाञ्जनं सप्रपुन्नाडबीजं युक्तं कपित्थस्य रसेन लेपः|
करञ्जबीजैडगजं सकुष्ठं गोमूत्रपिष्टं च परः प्रदेहः||१३||
करञ्जबीजैडगजं सकुष्ठं गोमूत्रपिष्टं च परः प्रदेहः||१३||
''Rasanjana'' and ''prapunnaḍabija,'' mixed with the juice of ''kapittha'' makes a good ''lepa'' for ''kushtha''. Similarly, ''karanjabija, aidagaja,'' and ''kushtha'' -ground with ''gomutra'' - makes an effective ''pradeha'' (for ''kushtha''). [13]
''Rasanjana'' and ''prapunnaḍabija,'' mixed with the juice of ''kapittha'' makes a good ''lepa'' for ''kushtha''. Similarly, ''karanjabija, aidagaja,'' and ''kushtha'' -ground with ''gomutra'' - makes an effective ''pradeha'' (for ''kushtha''). [13]
==== Haridradi formulation ====
उभे हरिद्रे कुटजस्य बीजं करञ्जबीजं सुमनःप्रवालान्|
उभे हरिद्रे कुटजस्य बीजं करञ्जबीजं सुमनःप्रवालान्|
Both types of ''haridra'', seeds of ''kutaja'', seeds of ''karanja'', tender leaves of ''sumana (jati),'' bark and pith of ''hayamaraka'' ''(karaviraka)'' - mixed with ''kshara'' of ''tila'' (stems of sessamum) - make a good ''lepa'' (for ''kushtha''). [14]
Both types of ''haridra'', seeds of ''kutaja'', seeds of ''karanja'', tender leaves of ''sumana (jati),'' bark and pith of ''hayamaraka'' ''(karaviraka)'' - mixed with ''kshara'' of ''tila'' (stems of sessamum) - make a good ''lepa'' (for ''kushtha''). [14]
====Manahshiladi formulation-II ====
मनःशिला त्वक् कुटजात् सकुष्ठात् सलोमशः सैडगजः करञ्जः|
मनःशिला त्वक् कुटजात् सकुष्ठात् सलोमशः सैडगजः करञ्जः|
Powder of ''manashila'', bark of ''kuṭaja, kushtha, lomasha, aidagaja, karanja, bhurja granthi,'' and roots of ''karavira'', - each of these taken one ''karsha'' (10 g) and cooked with ''adhaka'' (2.56 liters) quantity of ''tushodaka'' and ''palashanirdaharasa'' (juice of ''palasha'' that is obtained from burning the roots), when reduced to a semi-solid state (''darvipralepa''), makes the best ''lepa'' for ''kushtha''. [15-16]
Powder of ''manashila'', bark of ''kuṭaja, kushtha, lomasha, aidagaja, karanja, bhurja granthi,'' and roots of ''karavira'', - each of these taken one ''karsha'' (10 g) and cooked with ''adhaka'' (2.56 liters) quantity of ''tushodaka'' and ''palashanirdaharasa'' (juice of ''palasha'' that is obtained from burning the roots), when reduced to a semi-solid state (''darvipralepa''), makes the best ''lepa'' for ''kushtha''. [15-16]
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==== Chaturanguladi formulation ====
पर्णानि पिष्ट्वा चतुरङ्गुलस्य तक्रेण पर्णान्यथ काकमाच्याः|
पर्णानि पिष्ट्वा चतुरङ्गुलस्य तक्रेण पर्णान्यथ काकमाच्याः|
तैलाक्तगात्रस्य नरस्य कुष्ठान्युद्वर्तयेदश्वहनच्छदैश्च||१७||
तैलाक्तगात्रस्य नरस्य कुष्ठान्युद्वर्तयेदश्वहनच्छदैश्च||१७||
A ''lepa'' prepared by grinding the leaves of ''chaturangula (aragvadha),'' the leaves of ''kākamachi,'' and the leaves of ''ashvahana'' ''(karaviraka)'' with ''takra'', should be anointed on the (oil-smeared) body of a person affected with ''kushtha.'' [17]
A ''lepa'' prepared by grinding the leaves of ''chaturangula (aragvadha),'' the leaves of ''kākamachi,'' and the leaves of ''ashvahana'' ''(karaviraka)'' with ''takra'', should be anointed on the (oil-smeared) body of a person affected with ''kushtha.'' [17]
====Kola-kulatthadi formulation in ''Vata'' disorders ====
कोलं कुलत्थाः सुरदारुरास्नामाषातसीतैलफलानि कुष्ठम्|
कोलं कुलत्थाः सुरदारुरास्नामाषातसीतैलफलानि कुष्ठम्|
''Kola, kulattha, suradaru, rasna, masha, atasi, tailaphalani, kushtha, vachaa, shatahva, yavachurna'' (all in equal quantity), ground with ''amla (kanji),'' is used as a hot ''(ushna) pradeha'' for patients suffering from ''vatika'' disorders. [18]
''Kola, kulattha, suradaru, rasna, masha, atasi, tailaphalani, kushtha, vachaa, shatahva, yavachurna'' (all in equal quantity), ground with ''amla (kanji),'' is used as a hot ''(ushna) pradeha'' for patients suffering from ''vatika'' disorders. [18]
====Anup matsyadi ''pradeha'' formulation ====
आनूपमत्स्यामिषवेसवारैरुष्णैः प्रदेहः पवनापहः स्यात्|
आनूपमत्स्यामिषवेसवारैरुष्णैः प्रदेहः पवनापहः स्यात्|
''Pradeha'' made of hot ''veshavara'' (a preparation of meat) prepared with ''anupamatsyamisha'' (meat of marshy fish) subsides ''vata''. Similarly, four types of ''sneha, dashamula'' and ''gandhaushadha,'' when mixed together, make a ''vata'' alleviating ''pradeha''. [19]
''Pradeha'' made of hot ''veshavara'' (a preparation of meat) prepared with ''anupamatsyamisha'' (meat of marshy fish) subsides ''vata''. Similarly, four types of ''sneha, dashamula'' and ''gandhaushadha,'' when mixed together, make a ''vata'' alleviating ''pradeha''. [19]
====Yavadi formulation ====
तक्रेण युक्तं यवचूर्णमुष्णं सक्षारमर्तिं जठरे निहन्यात्|
तक्रेण युक्तं यवचूर्णमुष्णं सक्षारमर्तिं जठरे निहन्यात्|
''Yavachurṇa'' mixed with ''takra,'' heated and added with ''kshara'' serves as an abdominal pain relieving drug. ''Kushtha, shatahva, vacha,'' and ''yavachurna'' - mixed with ''taila'' and ''amla'' - is indicated in ''vata'' related disorders. [20]
''Yavachurṇa'' mixed with ''takra,'' heated and added with ''kshara'' serves as an abdominal pain relieving drug. ''Kushtha, shatahva, vacha,'' and ''yavachurna'' - mixed with ''taila'' and ''amla'' - is indicated in ''vata'' related disorders. [20]
====Shatavhadi formulation ====
उभे शताह्वे मधुकं मधूकं बलां प्रियालं च कशेरुकं च|
उभे शताह्वे मधुकं मधूकं बलां प्रियालं च कशेरुकं च|
Both types of ''shatahva, madhuka, bala, priyala, kasheruka,'' and ''vidari'' - ground and mixed with ''ghrita'' and ''sitopala'' - makes a ''pradeha'' in ''vatarakta'' disorders. [21]
Both types of ''shatahva, madhuka, bala, priyala, kasheruka,'' and ''vidari'' - ground and mixed with ''ghrita'' and ''sitopala'' - makes a ''pradeha'' in ''vatarakta'' disorders. [21]
====Rasnadi formulation ====
रास्ना गुडूची मधुकं बले द्वे सजीवकं सर्षभकं पयश्च|
रास्ना गुडूची मधुकं बले द्वे सजीवकं सर्षभकं पयश्च|
''Ghrita'' prepared with ''rasna, guduchi, madhuka'', two types of ''bala'' (''bala'' and ''atibala''), ''jivaka, rishabhaka'', mixed with milk and added with honey-wax (''madhushesha'') is used to prepare a ''pradeha'' for alleviating discomfort due to ''vatarakta.'' [22]
''Ghrita'' prepared with ''rasna, guduchi, madhuka'', two types of ''bala'' (''bala'' and ''atibala''), ''jivaka, rishabhaka'', mixed with milk and added with honey-wax (''madhushesha'') is used to prepare a ''pradeha'' for alleviating discomfort due to ''vatarakta.'' [22]
====Godhumadi formulation ====
वाते सरक्ते सघृतं प्रदेहो गोधूमचूर्णं छगलीपयश्च|
वाते सरक्ते सघृतं प्रदेहो गोधूमचूर्णं छगलीपयश्च|
नतोत्पलं चन्दनकुष्ठयुक्तं शिरोरुजायां सघृतं प्रदेहः||२३||
नतोत्पलं चन्दनकुष्ठयुक्तं शिरोरुजायां सघृतं प्रदेहः||२३||
In ''vatarakta,'' the ''pradeha'' is prepared using ''godhumachurna'' mixed with ''ghrita'' and ''chagalipaya'' (goat’s milk). In the case of ''shiroruja,'' the ''pradeha'' is prepared by mixing ''nata, utpala, chandana, kushtha'' with ''ghrita.'' [23]
In ''vatarakta,'' the ''pradeha'' is prepared using ''godhumachurna'' mixed with ''ghrita'' and ''chagalipaya'' (goat’s milk). In the case of ''shiroruja,'' the ''pradeha'' is prepared by mixing ''nata, utpala, chandana, kushtha'' with ''ghrita.'' [23]
====Prapaudarikadi formulation ====
प्रपौण्डरीकं सुरदारु कुष्ठं यष्ट्याह्वमेला कमलोत्पले च|
प्रपौण्डरीकं सुरदारु कुष्ठं यष्ट्याह्वमेला कमलोत्पले च|
A ''pradeha'' prepared by mixing ''prapaunḍarika, suradaru, kushtha, yashṭyahva, ela, kamala, utpala, loha (agaru), eraka, padmaka'' and ''choraka'' with ''ghrita'' is useful in treating ''shiroruja''. [24]
A ''pradeha'' prepared by mixing ''prapaunḍarika, suradaru, kushtha, yashṭyahva, ela, kamala, utpala, loha (agaru), eraka, padmaka'' and ''choraka'' with ''ghrita'' is useful in treating ''shiroruja''. [24]
====Rasna-Haridradi formulation ====
रास्ना हरिद्रे नलदं शताह्वे द्वे देवदारूणि सितोपला च|
रास्ना हरिद्रे नलदं शताह्वे द्वे देवदारूणि सितोपला च|
''Rasna'', two types of ''haridra, nalada (jatamamsi),'' two types of ''shatavha, devadaru'' (seeds of ''devadaru''), ''sitopala'' and roots of ''jivanti'', mixed with ''ghrita'' and ''taila'', is used to prepare a luke warm alepana that serves as an effective medication to treat ''parshvaruja'' (pain in flanks). [25]
''Rasna'', two types of ''haridra, nalada (jatamamsi),'' two types of ''shatavha, devadaru'' (seeds of ''devadaru''), ''sitopala'' and roots of ''jivanti'', mixed with ''ghrita'' and ''taila'', is used to prepare a luke warm alepana that serves as an effective medication to treat ''parshvaruja'' (pain in flanks). [25]
====Shaivaladi formulation ====
शैवालपद्मोत्पलवेत्रतुङ्गप्रपौण्डरीकाण्यमृणाललोध्रम्|
शैवालपद्मोत्पलवेत्रतुङ्गप्रपौण्डरीकाण्यमृणाललोध्रम्|
''Shaivala, padma, utpala, vetra, tunga (punnaga), prapaunḍarika, amranala (uhira), lodhra, priyangu, kaleyaka,'' and ''chandana'' mixed with ''ghrita'' makes an effective ''nirvapaṇa'' (heat alleviating) ''pradeha''. [26]
''Shaivala, padma, utpala, vetra, tunga (punnaga), prapaunḍarika, amranala (uhira), lodhra, priyangu, kaleyaka,'' and ''chandana'' mixed with ''ghrita'' makes an effective ''nirvapaṇa'' (heat alleviating) ''pradeha''. [26]
====Sita-latadi formulation ====
सितालतावेतसपद्मकानि यष्ट्याह्वमैन्द्री नलिनानि दूर्वा|
सितालतावेतसपद्मकानि यष्ट्याह्वमैन्द्री नलिनानि दूर्वा|
''Sita (shweta durva), lata (manjishtha), vetasa, padmaka, yashtyavha, aindri (gorakshakarkati), nalina (kamala), durva,'' roots of ''yavasa'', ''kusha'' and ''kasha, jala (hribera)'' and ''eraka'' are used to make a ''nirvapana (pradeha)'' for alleviating heat. [27]
''Sita (shweta durva), lata (manjishtha), vetasa, padmaka, yashtyavha, aindri (gorakshakarkati), nalina (kamala), durva,'' roots of ''yavasa'', ''kusha'' and ''kasha, jala (hribera)'' and ''eraka'' are used to make a ''nirvapana (pradeha)'' for alleviating heat. [27]
====Shaileyadi formulation ====
शैलेयमेलागुरुणी सकुष्ठे चण्डा नतं त्वक् सुरदारु रास्ना|
शैलेयमेलागुरुणी सकुष्ठे चण्डा नतं त्वक् सुरदारु रास्ना|
''Shaileya, ela, aguru, kushtha, chanda, nata (tagara), tvak (dalachini), suradaru'' and ''rasna'' are key ingredients needed for preparing a quick, cold alleviating ''pradeha''. A ''pradeha'' made of ''shirisha'' mixed with ''sindhuvara'' neutralizes poisons quickly. [28]
''Shaileya, ela, aguru, kushtha, chanda, nata (tagara), tvak (dalachini), suradaru'' and ''rasna'' are key ingredients needed for preparing a quick, cold alleviating ''pradeha''. A ''pradeha'' made of ''shirisha'' mixed with ''sindhuvara'' neutralizes poisons quickly. [28]
====Shirishadi formulation ====
शिरीषलामज्जकहेमलोध्रैस्त्वग्दोषसंस्वेदहरः प्रघर्षः|
शिरीषलामज्जकहेमलोध्रैस्त्वग्दोषसंस्वेदहरः प्रघर्षः|