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''Snuhi'' is being referred to as ''tikshnatama'' (strongest drastic) drug for inducing the purgation which suggests it has strong action and should be used cautiously. ''Snuhi'' can be used only when ''dosha'' accumulated is of large quantity where other drugs may not be effective. Even then it has been advised to use this drug carefully and is contraindicated in ''mridukoshtha'' (Laxed bowel). [3-4]
''Snuhi'' is being referred to as ''tikshnatama'' (strongest drastic) drug for inducing the purgation which suggests it has strong action and should be used cautiously. ''Snuhi'' can be used only when ''dosha'' accumulated is of large quantity where other drugs may not be effective. Even then it has been advised to use this drug carefully and is contraindicated in ''mridukoshtha'' (Laxed bowel). [3-4]
Charaka in 5th Chapter of [[Chikitsa Sthana]] advises use of this drug along with ''trivrita'' (Operculina turpethum) in ''vata gulma'' along with honey and ghee as adjuvants.[ Cha. Sa.[ Chikitsa Sthana]] 5 /153] Apart from this those suffering from ''udara'' (ascitis) and has ''krurakoshta'' (hard bowel) leaves of ''snuhi'' are to be used as vegetable.
Charaka in 5th Chapter of [[Chikitsa Sthana]] advises use of this drug along with ''trivrita'' (Operculina turpethum) in ''vata gulma'' along with honey and ghee as adjuvants.[ Cha. Sa.[[ Chikitsa Sthana]] 5 /153] Apart from this those suffering from ''udara'' (ascitis) and has ''krurakoshta'' (hard bowel) leaves of ''snuhi'' are to be used as vegetable.
''Snuhi'' is indicated in some of the chronic diseases like ''pandu, udara'' etc. Charaka advises ''kshara gutika'' in ''grahani'' which has ''snuhi ksheera'' in it. ''Tandula'' ( Rice) soaked with ''snuhi ksheera'' should be dried and given to persons suffering from ''udara'' in the form of ''peya''. ''Pippali'' should be given with 21 trituration of ''snuhi ksheera'' and may be administered to persons suffering from ''udara''.
''Snuhi'' is indicated in some of the chronic diseases like ''pandu, udara'' etc. Charaka advises ''kshara gutika'' in ''grahani'' which has ''snuhi ksheera'' in it. ''Tandula'' ( Rice) soaked with ''snuhi ksheera'' should be dried and given to persons suffering from ''udara'' in the form of ''peya''. ''Pippali'' should be given with 21 trituration of ''snuhi ksheera'' and may be administered to persons suffering from ''udara''.