The Sushruta Samhita — trans. Bhishagratna

An Agada consisting of
Chandana, Rdsndy Eld^ Harenu^ Nala, Vanjula^ Kushtka,

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Ldmajjaka^ Chakra and Nalada is efficacious in such a case. A bite by a Kapilai spider is characterised by eruptions of coppar-coloured pustules of an indurated nature accompanied by a sense of heaviness in the head, a burning sensation, vertigo and darkness of vision (Timira). The remedy in such a case consists of an anti-poisonous Agada composed of Padmaka, Kushtha, Eld, Karanja, Kakubha-hdiXk, S'third, Arkaparni, Apdmdrga, Durvd and Brdhmi. A case of bite by a Pitiksi spider is marked by an eruption of hard pustules, vomiting, fever, colic (^ula) and redness of the eyes, and the remedy consists in the application of an Agada, composed of Ktitaja, Us'ira^ Kinihi, S'elu, Kadamba and Kakubha-h^xV. A case of bite by an Ala-visha( spider is marked by the bright red colour of the seat of the bite, eruption of pustules like mustard seeds, parchedness of the palate and a burning sensation in the body. The remedy in such a case should consist of an Agada composed oi Priyangu, Hrivera, KushtJia, LAmajja, Vanjula, S'aia-pushpd and the sprouts of the Pippala and the Vafa trees. The case of bite by a spider of the Mutra-visha( class is attended with putrefaction (of the affected localityX erysipelas, a flow of blackish blood (from the seat of the bite), cough, difficult breathing, vomiting, epileptic fits, fever and a burning sensation. The remedy in such a case consists in Maftah-s'ild, Ala, Yashti-madhu, Kushtha, Chandana, Padmaka and Ldmajja pasted together and mixed with honey. The case of bite by a spider of the Rakta^ species is marked by eruptions of yellow-coloured pustules full of blood and coloured red in the extremities (round the seat of the bite), with a burning sensation and slimy secretion. The Agada in such a case should be prepared with To§)a (Bdlaka) Chandana, Us'ira^

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Padmaka and the bark of Arjuna, S'elu and Amrdtaka. A bite by a spider of the Easans^ class is attended with a flow of slimy cold blood (from the bite), and with cough and difficult breathing, the treatment being the same as in the case of a bite by a spider of the Ratkd class. 52-59.

A bite by a spider of the Easans^ class is attended with a flow of slimy cold blood (from the bite), and with cough and difficult breathing, the treatment being the same as in the case of a bite by a spider of the Ratkd class. 52-59.

A bite by a spider (Lutd) of the Krishns^ class smells of fecal matter and is attended with a scanty flow of blood, as well as with fever, epileptic fits, vomiting, burning sensation, cough and difficult breathing. The treatment of such a patient should be taken in hand without holding out any definite hope of recovery and the remedy in this case should consist of an Agada composed of Eld, Chakra, sarpdkshi^ Gandhandkuli^ Chandana and the drug^ known as the Mahd-sugandhi (as described in the Dundubhi-svaniya chapter). The case of bite by an Agni-vamii spider is marked by a burning sensation in the seat of the bite, excessive secretion (of blood), fever, a sort of sucking pain, itching, horripilation, a burning sensation in the body and eruptions of pustules. In a case of this type, the patient may be treated with the Agada prescribed for the treatment of a bite by a spider of the Krishnd class but no hopes should be held out. 60-6 r.

General Remedies :— An Agada made of

Sdrtvd, Us'iraj Yas/iti mad/iu, Chandana, Utpala ditid Padmaka may be used with advantage in cases of spider-bites of all types. The bark of S'leshmdtaka and Kshirapippala should be deemed equally efficacious in all cases of spider-bites, and these may be employed in any shape, viz., as snuff, potion, unguent, etc. 62.

We have described (the symptoms and the treatment of the bites of) the eight classes of spiders which can be cured with difficulty. Those of the two classes (of the

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Other group whose bites are generally incurable) have also been described above, as being sometimes found amenable to medicine (with the greatest difficulty). Now hear me describe (the symptoms and the treatment of the bites oQ the remaining six species which are incurable. 63. A.

Now hear me describe (the symptoms and the treatment of the bites oQ the remaining six species which are incurable. 63. A.

Specific Symptoms of the incurable cases of Spider-bites : —A bite by a spider of the Sauvarnikji species is marked by swelling and a frothy secretion and a fishy smell from the seat of the bite, and is followed by cough, difficult breathing, fever, thirst and violent fainting fits. A bite by a Uja varn^ spider is marked by a flow of flesh-smelling and fetid blood from its seat as well as by a burning sensation, dysentery, fainting fits and pain in the head. A case of bite by a spider of the Jf^lini species is very severe and is marked by a cracking of the seat of the bite which is striped with lines as well as by numbness, difficult breathing, parchedness of the palate and continued dizziness of the head. The bite by an Eni-padi spider resembles the seeds of black ses^mum in shape and is marked by thirst, fever, fainting fits, vomiting, cough and difficult breathing. A bite by a KaTcandaks^ spider is marked by an excruciating pain and a reddish-yellow colour at its seat. A bite by a 'ULildgnni spider is characterised by a cracking of the seat of the bite in several parts and is marked by a red colour, smoky smell, extreme pain, fever and epileptic fits. 63.

Treatment of the incurable cases of spider-bites should, however, be taken in hand by a wise physician with a due consideration of the aggravated Dosha or Doshas in each case with the exception of making incisions (chheda-karma). 64 A.

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Surg^ical Treatments :— in all cases of the