Charaka-Samhita — trans. Kaviraj Avinash Chandra Kaviratna
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Then come 19. Dwivraniya, 20. Unmada, 21. Apasmara, 22. Kshata, 23. Cotha, 24. Udara, 25. Graham', and 26. Pandu
Then come 27. Hikka, 28. Cwasa, 29. Kasa, 30. Cchardi', 31. Trishna, 32. Yisha ;
19. This Lesson treats of the two kinds of abscesses or local Inflammations that one may get.
Those which are due to disorders of wind, bile, and phlegm fn the constitu¬ tion are called Constitutional, while those brought about by wounds and falls are called Accidental.
The diverse kinds of abscesses and the consequences cf these maladies, and their treatment occur in full in this Lesson. It is worthy of note that surgical operations are recommended for abecesses of certain kinds and in certain stages.
20. This Lesson treats of Insanity. The diverse causes of this disease, its many varietiesand symptoms and the treatment in each variety, are all set forth in a clear and intelligible manner.
21. This Lesson treats of Apasmara or mental Delusions of epileptic character.
22. This Lesson treats of Kshata and Kshina, that is, of dislocations and derangements of anatomical structure brought about by violent exertion-*, as also of weakness and debility induced by the same and similar causes.
23. This Lesson treats of Cwayathu or Cotha, that is, inflammations and dropsical swellings of diverse kinds.
24. This Lesson treats of the maladies of the stomach and the organs of digestion.
25. This Lesson treats of the diseases of the principal duct called Grahani that is connected with the organs of digestion.
26. This Lesson treats of Jaundice, Anaemia and Chlorosis.
27 & 28. These Lessons deal with hiccup and Asthma and other diseases whose principal symptom is difficulty of breath.
29. This Lesson is about Consumption in general, that is, inflammation of the lungs with other symptoms. When consumption induces actual sores and cavities in the respiratory organ, it is called Raja-Yakshama or Phthisis.
30. This Lesson treats of Cchardi or nausea and vomiting. The diverse causes and symptoms, with treatment, of this disagreeable malady, have been set forth here.
31. This Lesson treats of abnormal thirst.
32. This Lesson is about the effects of diverse kinds of poisons on the human system.
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Then come 33. the three vital parts, 34. Urustambha, 35. Vata- £onita with excitement of the wind, and 36- diseases of the (female) genital organs.*6*
The Division called Kalpa consists of twelve different kinds of Kalpas, each treated of in one Lesson. They are 1. Phala, 2. Jimuta, 3. Ikshaku, 4. Dhamargava, 5. Vastaka, 6. Kritavedhana,
33. This Lesson deals with the three principal limbs or parts of the human body, ■viz., the anal canal, the heart, and the head. Diverse diseases are treated of in it, and it covers many pages.
34. This Lesson treats of the inflammation of the thigh. This is regarded as a separate disease in consequence of the usual methods of treatment followed for allaying other kinds of inflammation not being successful in this,
35. This Lesson treats of certain maladies which arise from excitement and obstruction of the wind. These meladies are either local or functional. VataV°nita is otherwise called Vatarakta. Caused by the obstructed course of the wind, Vatarakta is sometimes limited to mean tubercular Leprosy and that form of Leprosy which is characterised by the gradual falling off of the fingers and toes and the appearance of sores all over the body.
36. This Lesson treats of those maladies which affect the generative organs of females.
* Altogether 36 heads are mentioned. Deducting the first 8 heads, the balance is 28. The first 8 heads, however, are regarded as 2 ; hence the tale reaches 30.
1. This Lesson treats of the various ways in which the fruits of Randia dumeiorum are to be administered, keeping in view the diverse differences due to season, soil, maturity or otherwise, and constitution of the patient, and the other products with which they may be mixed. The fruits are regarded as the foremost of purgatives for their innocence and efficacy.
2. The second Lesson treats of the administration of Jimutaka, otherwise called Devatada, or Detada in Bengali. Elaborate instructions are laid down as to how the fruits and flowers, as also the exudation and sap, &c., of this tree are to be administered.
3. The third Lesson treats of Ikshaku or Katutumbi, It is a species of bitter gourd, called in Bengali Tit-lau, a wild variety of Lagenaria Vulgaris.
4. The fourth Lesson treats of Dhamagarva, which is also known by other names such as Karkotaki, Katuphala, Mahajalini, and Rajakoshataki.
5- The fifth Lesson treats of Vastaka. Its other names are Kuta, Cakra, Vrikshaka, and Girimallika. Vatsaka is Halarrhena antidysenterica, Wall ; syn. Echites antidysenterica, Raxb.
6. The sixth Lesson treats of Kritavedhana. Its other names are KshedS, Kofataki, and Mridanga, It is Luffa amora, Roxb .
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CHA RA KA -SA MHJ TA.
7. £yamatrivrit, 8. Chaturangula, 9. Tilwaka, 10 Sudh9, 11. Saptala-5ankhini, and 12. Danti-Dravanti.*®7-59.
The Division of Siddhi consists of twelve kinds of Siddhis, each treated, in one Lesson. They are 1. Kalpana, 2. Pancha-karma,
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