Changes

Nine formulations in decoctions, eight in ''Matra'' (like ''Haritaki'' fruit etc.) five in milk and ghee, two in ''Phanita'' and ''Churna'', one in inhalation, six in caplets, twenty each in ''Leha, Modaka'' and ''Utkarika'', sixteen each in ''Saskuli'' and ''Pupa'' and ten others in ''Sadava'' etc. Thus total 133 formulations are described by the great sage in the chapter on pharmaceuticals of ''Madanaphala''. [28 – 30]

Nine formulations in decoctions, eight in ''Matra'' (like ''Haritaki'' fruit etc.) five in milk and ghee, two in ''Phanita'' and ''Churna'', one in inhalation, six in caplets, twenty each in ''Leha, Modaka'' and ''Utkarika'', sixteen each in ''Saskuli'' and ''Pupa'' and ten others in ''Sadava'' etc. Thus total 133 formulations are described by the great sage in the chapter on pharmaceuticals of ''Madanaphala''. [28 – 30]

=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' ===

=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' / Fundamental Principles===

*The impurities in upper part of body can be removed through mouth by ''Vamana'' (therapeutic emesis).

*The impurities in upper part of body can be removed through mouth by ''Vamana'' (therapeutic emesis).

*The impurities in lower part of body can be removed through rectum by ''Virechana'' (therapeutic purgation).

*The impurities in lower part of body can be removed through rectum by ''Virechana'' (therapeutic purgation).

type of recipe), 'Satmya'' (wholesomeness).

type of recipe), 'Satmya'' (wholesomeness).

=== ''Vidhi Vimarsha'' ===

=== ''Vidhi Vimarsha'' / Applied Inferences===

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*''Ushna-Tikshna-Sukshma-Vyavayi'' and ''vikasi'' are the common properties of the ''Vamanakarma dravya''. According to Sushruta, the ''ushna'' property has ''pachana karma'' (S.Su.46/515).Chakrapani (the commentator on [[Charaka Samhita]]) states that ''ushna'' means ''ushna veeryam''. This has been cleared in AshtÁnga Sangraha by Vagabhat and the function are like ''dahana'' and ''pachana'' and having ability to decrease ''vata'' and ''kapha dosha'' <ref>Ashtang Sangraha of Vriddha Vagbhata with Shalilekha Sanskrit commentary by Indu, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Series Office, Varanasi. Sutra sthana 17/15 </ref>. Sushruta defines that ''tikshna'' as the property produces ''daha, paka'' and ''srava''<ref> Sushruta Samhita of Susruta, with the Nibandhasangraha Commentary of Sri Dlhanacharya, Edited by Vaidya Jadavji Trikamji Acharya, Published by Chaukhambha Orientalia, Varanasi, 1992 Sutra sthana 46/518</ref>. According to Charaka, ''Tikshna guna'' is ''vichchindana'' <ref> Charaka Samhita by Agnivesha revised by Charaka and Dridhabala with the Ayurveda-Dipika Commentary of Chakrapanidatta, Edited by Vaidya Jadavji Trikamji Acharya, published by Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sansthan, Varanasi, 1984. Kalpa sthana 1/5</ref>. Chakrapani clarified the word as ''vichchindayati'', means breaking down the complex morbid matter into simple molecules. The ''Sukshma guna'' reaches to minute ''srotasa'' and remove the morbid matter to bring it to reach the ''amashaya'' according to Dalhana (S.Ci.33/33). The ''Vyavayi'' drugs, when administered initiate the action immediately and thereafter bio-transformation takes place. Sushruta has clarified that ''Vikasi'' drugs causes laxity in ''dhatubandhana'' (S.Su. 46/523).Due to above mentioned properties ''Vamana'' drugs are beneficial for therapeutic emesis.  

*''Ushna-Tikshna-Sukshma-Vyavayi'' and ''vikasi'' are the common properties of the ''Vamanakarma dravya''. According to Sushruta, the ''ushna'' property has ''pachana karma'' (S.Su.46/515).Chakrapani (the commentator on [[Charaka Samhita]]) states that ''ushna'' means ''ushna veeryam''. This has been cleared in AshtÁnga Sangraha by Vagabhat and the function are like ''dahana'' and ''pachana'' and having ability to decrease ''vata'' and ''kapha dosha'' <ref>Ashtang Sangraha of Vriddha Vagbhata with Shalilekha Sanskrit commentary by Indu, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Series Office, Varanasi. Sutra sthana 17/15 </ref>. Sushruta defines that ''tikshna'' as the property produces ''daha, paka'' and ''srava''<ref> Sushruta Samhita of Susruta, with the Nibandhasangraha Commentary of Sri Dlhanacharya, Edited by Vaidya Jadavji Trikamji Acharya, Published by Chaukhambha Orientalia, Varanasi, 1992 Sutra sthana 46/518</ref>. According to Charaka, ''Tikshna guna'' is ''vichchindana'' <ref> Charaka Samhita by Agnivesha revised by Charaka and Dridhabala with the Ayurveda-Dipika Commentary of Chakrapanidatta, Edited by Vaidya Jadavji Trikamji Acharya, published by Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sansthan, Varanasi, 1984. Kalpa sthana 1/5</ref>. Chakrapani clarified the word as ''vichchindayati'', means breaking down the complex morbid matter into simple molecules. The ''Sukshma guna'' reaches to minute ''srotasa'' and remove the morbid matter to bring it to reach the ''amashaya'' according to Dalhana (S.Ci.33/33). The ''Vyavayi'' drugs, when administered initiate the action immediately and thereafter bio-transformation takes place. Sushruta has clarified that ''Vikasi'' drugs causes laxity in ''dhatubandhana'' (S.Su. 46/523).Due to above mentioned properties ''Vamana'' drugs are beneficial for therapeutic emesis.