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Line 402: − − === Glossary === − #Gara – ( gara - गर ) – Any poisonous substance which can harm our body. − #Hªdaroga ( हृद्रोग ) Any disease related with cardiac activity(physiological and anatomical − #KuÒÔha ( कुष्ठ ) The disease which causes abnormality in blood or any defect in seven dhatus which ultimately causes several skin problems. − #Ïopha ( शोफ ) It is an inflammatory process which arises in several pathological conditions and involves itching, oedema, redness, temperature, pain. − #Udar ( उदर ) A region lies between the level of nipples and umbilicus i.e abdomen. − #Vikasi ( विकासि ) A property which easily spreads in all over the body and causes flaccidness of joints and decreases immunity. − #Tikshna ( तीक्ष्ण ) Penetrating property which causes drastic purgation. − #Ruksha ( रूक्ष ) A property opposite to oily substance. − #PrasannÁ ( प्रसन्ना ) A variety of alcohol − #Maireya ( मैरेये ) A variety of alcohol. − #Dadhimanda ( दधिमण्ड ) A mixture of curd and water in which amount of water is two times of amount of curd. − #Sauviraka ( सौवीरक ) A sour − #TuÒodaka ( तुषोदक ) A preparation of rice and water after fermentation. − #SÍdhu ( सीधु ) When juice of sugarcane is placed for fermentation and result of this fermentation is called SÍdhu − #Kalka ( कल्क ) Paste of drug which is formed with media like water, milk etc. − #KaÒÁya ( कषाये ) To boil drugs with water, milk upto certain extent to get decoction. − #SurÁ ( ) Alcohol
Saptalashankhini Kalpa Adhyaya (view source)
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''Shankhini'' is described in Wealth of India 11 as Euphorbia dracunculoides Lam. It has many branches annual, 12-18 in. High, with sessile, linear lanceolate leaves; capsules 3-4mm. in diameter containing ellipsoid seeds, 3mm. long. It is found practically throughout India in the plains and on low hills.
''Shankhini'' is described in Wealth of India 11 as Euphorbia dracunculoides Lam. It has many branches annual, 12-18 in. High, with sessile, linear lanceolate leaves; capsules 3-4mm. in diameter containing ellipsoid seeds, 3mm. long. It is found practically throughout India in the plains and on low hills.
== Sanskrit Text, Transliteration with English Translation ==
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Now we shall expound the different ''kalpa'' (Therapeutic formulations) of ''Saptala'' and ''Shankhini''. Thus said Lord Atreya. [1-2]
Now we shall expound the chapter "Saptalashankhini Kalpa" (Pharmaceutical preparations of Saptala and Shankhini). Thus said Lord Atreya. [1-2]
=== Synonyms ===
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''Saptala'' is described along with two other names like ''charmasahva'' and ''bahuphenarasa''. ''Shankhini'' is described with other synonyms like ''tiktala, yavatikta,'' and ''akshipidaka''. [3]
''Saptala'' is described along with two other names like ''charmasahva'' and ''bahuphenarasa''. ''Shankhini'' is described with other synonyms like ''tiktala, yavatikta,'' and ''akshipidaka''. [3]
=== Therapeutic indications ===
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These two are indicated in management of ''gulma'' (abdominal lump), ''gara'' (slow poisoning), ''hridroga'' (any cardiac related problem), ''kushtha'' (skin diseases), ''shopha'' ( inflammatory condition), ''udara'' (abdominal diseases including ascitis) and excess aggravation of ''kapha dosha'' due to the presence of property like ''vikasi'' (by spreading in the body, tissues produces lassitude including joints), ''tikshna'' ( a property which exerts immediate, strong and sharp effect), ''ruksha'' (which produces dryness, roughness and hardness). [4]
These two are indicated in management of ''gulma'' (abdominal lump), ''gara'' (slow poisoning), ''hridroga'' (any cardiac related problem), ''kushtha'' (skin diseases), ''shopha'' ( inflammatory condition), ''udara'' (abdominal diseases including ascitis) and excess aggravation of ''kapha dosha'' due to the presence of property like ''vikasi'' (by spreading in the body, tissues produces lassitude including joints), ''tikshna'' ( a property which exerts immediate, strong and sharp effect), ''ruksha'' (which produces dryness, roughness and hardness). [4]
=== Method of collection ===
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''Shankhini'' fruits that are not too dry should be taken after removing husk. Root of ''saptala'' should be taken and preserved in a vessel. [5]
''Shankhini'' fruits that are not too dry should be taken after removing husk. Root of ''saptala'' should be taken and preserved in a vessel. [5]
=== Preparation in ''kapha-vata'' dominant cardiac disorder and ''gulma'' ===
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Paste of ''saptala'' and ''shankhini'' is indicated in amount of ''akshaamatra'' (measuring unit which is approximately 12 gm) with ''prasanna'' (clear wine) and ''saindhava lavana'' (rock salt) in ''hridroga'' and ''gulma'' caused due to ''kapha'' and ''vata dosha''. [6]
Paste of ''saptala'' and ''shankhini'' is indicated in amount of ''akshaamatra'' (measuring unit which is approximately 12 gm) with ''prasanna'' (clear wine) and ''saindhava lavana'' (rock salt) in ''hridroga'' and ''gulma'' caused due to ''kapha'' and ''vata dosha''. [6]
=== Purgative formulations ===
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#Sidhu (another variety of alcohol) [7-8]
#Sidhu (another variety of alcohol) [7-8]
=== Oil based formulations ===
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#''Karanja'' (Pongamia pinnata Pierre) [10-11]
=== Ghee (clarified butter) preparations ===
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''Sauviraka'' and ''tushodaka'' as said in context of ''danti'' and ''dravanti'' as well with ''ajagandha'' and ''ajashringi'' should be prepared with ''saptala'' & ''shankhini'' which act as purgative.[17]
''Sauviraka'' and ''tushodaka'' as said in context of ''danti'' and ''dravanti'' as well with ''ajagandha'' and ''ajashringi'' should be prepared with ''saptala'' & ''shankhini'' which act as purgative.[17]
== Summary ==
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Sixteen preparations with decoctions, six in oil, eight in ghee, five in fermented liquors, three as linctus and one with ''kampillaka'' thus total thirty nine tested formulations of ''saptala'' & ''shankhini'' have been described. They are useful in combination or separately. [18-19]
Sixteen preparations with decoctions, six in oil, eight in ghee, five in fermented liquors, three as linctus and one with ''kampillaka'' thus total thirty nine tested formulations of ''saptala'' & ''shankhini'' have been described. They are useful in combination or separately. [18-19]
== Tattva Vimarsha (Fundamental Principles) ==
*''Saptala'' (Euphorbia pilosa) and ''shankhini'' (Euphorbia dracanculoides) are purgatives with sharp, instantaneous pharmacological effects.
*''Saptala'' (Euphorbia pilosa) and ''shankhini'' (Euphorbia dracanculoides) are purgatives with sharp, instantaneous pharmacological effects.
These are indicated in management of ''gulma'' (abdominal lump), ''gara'' (slow poisoning), ''hridroga'' (cardiac disorder), ''kushtha'' (skin diseases), ''shopha'' (swellings), ''udara'' ( abdominal diseases) due to the presence of property like ''vikasi'' ( by spreading in the body, tissues produces lassitude including joints), ''tikshana'' ( a property which exerts immediate, strong and effect), ''ruksha'' (which produces dryness, roughness and hardness), by these properties it pacifies ''kapha dosha'' in persons predominating ''kapha''. Various formulations are mentioned in this chapter.
These are indicated in management of ''gulma'' (abdominal lump), ''gara'' (slow poisoning), ''hridroga'' (cardiac disorder), ''kushtha'' (skin diseases), ''shopha'' (swellings), ''udara'' ( abdominal diseases) due to the presence of property like ''vikasi'' ( by spreading in the body, tissues produces lassitude including joints), ''tikshana'' ( a property which exerts immediate, strong and effect), ''ruksha'' (which produces dryness, roughness and hardness), by these properties it pacifies ''kapha dosha'' in persons predominating ''kapha''. Various formulations are mentioned in this chapter.
=== Reference ===
=== Further reading ===
#Charak Samhita by Kashi Nath Shastri Kalpa Sthan , Chapter 1, Verse no. 6, pg 892, Chaukhamba Bharati Academy.
#Charak Samhita by Kashi Nath Shastri Kalpa Sthan , Chapter 1, Verse no. 6, pg 892, Chaukhamba Bharati Academy.
#Susruta Samhita by Ambika Datta Shastri, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 45, Verse No. 45, Chaukhamba Bharati Academy.
#Susruta Samhita by Ambika Datta Shastri, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 45, Verse No. 45, Chaukhamba Bharati Academy.
#Dravyaguna Vigyan by P.V Sharma, Vol 1, Chaukhamba Bharti Academy
#Dravyaguna Vigyan by P.V Sharma, Vol 1, Chaukhamba Bharti Academy
#Wealth of India, Vol III, Publication & Directorate CSIR, New Delhi
#Wealth of India, Vol III, Publication & Directorate CSIR, New Delhi