मिश्रकाध्यायः
अथातो मिश्रकमध्यायं व्याख्यास्यामः ||१||
यथोवाच भगवान् धन्वन्तरिः ||२||
"Now, I shall expound on the chapter called 'Mishraka."
"Thus spoke the revered Dhanvantari."
This introductory verse sets the stage for the forthcoming discussion on the various mixtures and combinations of medicinal substances as explained by the ancient sage Dhanvantari.
मातुलुङ्ग्यग्निमन्थौ च भद्रदारु महौषधम् |
अहिंस्रा चैव रास्ना च प्रलेपो वातशोफजित् ||३||
दूर्वा च नलमूलं च मधुकं चन्दनं तथा |
शीतलाश्च गणाः सर्वे प्रलेपः पित्तशोफहृत् ||४||
आगन्तुजे रक्तजे च ह्येष एव विधिः स्मृतः |
विधिर्विषघ्नो विषजे पित्तघ्नोऽपि हितस्तथा ||५||
अजगन्धाऽश्वगन्धा च काला सरलया सह |
एकैषिकाजशृङ्गी च प्रलेपः श्लेष्मशोफहृत् ||६||
एते वर्गास्त्रयो लोध्रं पथ्या पिण्डीतकानि च |
अनन्ता चेति लेपोऽयं सान्निपातिकशोफहृत् ||७||
"The combination of Matulung, Agnimantha, Bhadradaru, Mahoushada, Ahimsa, and Rasna in a poultice relieves Vata swelling. Durva, Nala root, Madhuka, and Sandalwood, all cooling groups, in a poultice relieve Pitta swelling. For traumatic and blood-related swellings, this method is recommended; it is also beneficial for poison-related and Pitta-related swellings. Ajagandha, Ashwagandha, Kala, Sarala, Ekaishika, and Ajashrungi in a poultice relieve Kapha swelling. These three groups along with Lodhra, Pathya, Pindiitaka, and Ananta in a poultice relieve all types of combined swellings."
These Shlokas describe the specific combinations of medicinal plants and substances to be used in poultices for relieving various types of swellings caused by imbalances in Vata, Pitta, Kapha, and mixed conditions.
स्निग्धाम्ललवणो वाते कोष्णः, शीतः पयोयुतः |
पित्ते, चोष्णः कफे क्षारमूत्राढ्यस्तत्प्रशान्तये ||८||
"For Vata, a warm, oily, sour, and salty treatment is recommended. For Pitta, a cool treatment with milk is advised. For Kapha, a hot treatment with alkaline urine is used to calm it."
This Shloka provides specific guidelines for treating imbalances in Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas, emphasizing the importance of tailoring the treatment based on the dosha and using appropriate substances to balance each one.
शणमूलकशिग्रूणां फलानि तिलसर्षपाः |
सक्तवः किण्वमतसी द्रव्याण्युष्णानि पाचनम् ||९||
"The fruits of Sanamoola (Dolichos biflorus), Shigru (Moringa oleifera), sesame, and mustard, flour products, yeast, and linseed, are hot substances and aid in digestion."
This Shloka highlights the specific medicinal substances known for their heating properties, which are beneficial for digestion.
चिरबिल्वोऽग्निको दन्ती चित्रको हयमारकः |
कपोतकङ्कगृध्राणां पुरीषाणि च दारणम् |
क्षारद्रव्याणि वा यानि क्षारो वा दारणं परम् ||१०||
"Chirabilva, Agnika, Danti, Chitraka, Hayamaraka, the feces of pigeons, herons, and vultures, alkaline substances, or anything containing alkali, are effective purgatives."
This Shloka highlights specific substances known for their strong purgative properties, which are used to cleanse the body.
द्रव्याणां पिच्छिलानां तु त्वङ्मूलानि प्रपीडनम् |
यवगोधूममाषाणां चूर्णानि च समासतः ||११||
"The bark and roots of viscous substances, as well as the powders of barley, wheat, and black gram, should be used in a compressed form."
This Shloka highlights the use of specific viscous substances and their bark and roots, along with the powdered forms of barley, wheat, and black gram, emphasizing their effectiveness when used in a compressed or pressed form.
शाङ्खिन्यङ्कोठसुमनःकरवीरसुवर्चलाः |
शोधनानि कषायाणि वर्गश्चारग्वधादिकः ||१२||
"The group including Shankhini, Ankotha, Sumanah, Karaveera, and Suvarchala, as well as the group led by Aragvadha, are known for their cleansing and astringent properties."
This Shloka highlights the medicinal properties of specific groups of plants, emphasizing their effectiveness in cleansing and acting as astringents.
अजगन्धाऽजशृङ्गी च गवाक्षी लाङ्गलाह्वया |
पूतीकश्चित्रकः पाठा विडङ्गैलाहरेणवः ||१३||
कटुत्रिकं यवक्षारो लवणानि मनःशिला |
कासीसं त्रिवृता दन्ती हरितालं सुराष्ट्रजा ||१४||
संशोधनीनां वर्तीनां द्रव्याण्येतानि निर्दिशेत् |१५|
"Ajagandha, Ajashrungi, Gavakshi, Langal, Putika, Chitraka, Patha, Vidanga, and Ila, combined with Kutaj, Yava Kshara, Lavana, Manahshila, Kasis, Trivrita, Danti, Haritala, and items from Surashtra, are indicated for cleansing and purifying procedures."
These Shlokas describe the specific combinations of medicinal substances that are effective for cleansing and purifying treatments, highlighting the importance of using the right ingredients to achieve the desired therapeutic effects.
एतैरेवौषधैः कुर्यात्कल्कानपि च शोधनान् ||१५||
"Using these very medicinal substances, one should also prepare cleansing pastes."
This Shloka emphasizes the importance of using the specified medicinal substances to create cleansing pastes, which can be utilized for various therapeutic purposes.
अर्कोत्तमां स्नुहीक्षीरं पिष्ट्वा क्षारोत्तमानि च |
जातीमूलं हरिद्रे द्वे कासीसं कटुरोहिणीम् ||१६||
पूर्वोद्दिष्टानि चान्यानि कुर्यात् संशोधनं घृतम् |१७|
"By triturating the best Arka (Calotropis procera), Snuhiksheera (Euphorbia neriifolia), and the best alkaline substances, along with Jatimula (root of jasmine), two types of turmeric, Kasis (green vitriol), and Katurohini (Picrorhiza kurroa), and the other substances previously mentioned, one should prepare purifying ghee."
These Shlokas describe the preparation of a purifying ghee by combining specific medicinal plants and substances, emphasizing their cleansing and therapeutic properties.
मयूरको राजवृक्षो निम्बः कोशातकी तिलाः ||१७||
बृहती कण्टकारी च हरितालं मनःशिला |
शोधनानि च योज्यानि तैले द्रव्याणि शोधने ||१८||
"Mayuraka, Rajavriksha, Nimba, Kosataki, and Sesame; Brihati, Kantakari, Haritala, and Manahshila, are cleansing substances to be used in oil for purification treatments."
These Shlokas highlight the specific substances that are effective for cleansing and purification treatments when used in oil.
कासीसे सैन्धवे किण्वे वचायां रजनीद्वये |
शोधनाङ्गेषु चान्येषु चूर्णं कुर्वीत शोधनम् ||१९||
"One should prepare a cleansing powder using Kasis (green vitriol), Saindhava (rock salt), Kinva (yeast), Vacha (Acorus calamus), and the two types of Rajani (turmeric), along with other cleansing substances."
This Shloka emphasizes the preparation of a cleansing powder using specific medicinal substances known for their purifying properties, ensuring an effective cleansing treatment.
सालसारादिसारेषु पटोलत्रिफलासु च |
रसक्रिया विधातव्या शोधनी शोधनेषु च ||२०||
"Using the extracts of Salasaradi, Patola, and Triphala, one should prepare cleansing decoctions for purification treatments."
This Shloka emphasizes the preparation of cleansing decoctions using specific medicinal extracts known for their purifying properties, ensuring effective treatments for purification.
श्रीवेष्टके सर्जरसे सरले देवदारुणि |
सारेष्वपि च कुर्वीत मतिमान् व्रणधूपनम् ||२१||
"Using the extracts of Shriveṣṭaka (Guggulu), Sarjarasa (Shorea robusta resin), Sarala (Pinus roxburghii), Devadaru (Cedrus deodara), a wise person should prepare smoke for treating wounds."
This Shloka emphasizes the use of specific medicinal plant extracts to prepare smoke for wound treatment, highlighting the therapeutic properties of these substances in promoting healing.
कषायाणामनुष्णानां वृक्षाणां त्वक्षु साधितः |
शृतः शीतकषायो वा रोपणार्थं प्रशस्यते ||२२||
सोमामृताश्वगन्धासु काकोल्यादौ गणे तथा |
क्षीरिप्ररोहेष्वपि च वर्तयो रोपणाः स्मृताः ||२३||
"For astringent substances that are not hot, obtained from the barks of trees, boiled and used as cool astringent decoctions, they are recommended for healing. In the groups of Somamrita, Ashwagandha, Kakolyadi, and others, as well as in the milky plant sprouts, they are remembered for their healing applications."
These Shlokas emphasize the importance of using astringent decoctions obtained from tree barks, boiled and cooled for healing purposes, as well as mentioning the healing applications of groups like Somamrita, Ashwagandha, Kakolyadi, and milky plant sprouts.
समङ्गा सोमसरला सोमवल्कः सचन्दनः |
काकोल्यादिश्च कल्कः स्यात् प्रशस्तो व्रणरोपणे ||२४||
"Samanga, Soma Sarala, Somavalka, Sandalwood, and Kakolyadi in a paste form, are highly esteemed for healing wounds."
This Shloka emphasizes the importance of specific medicinal substances like Samanga, Soma Sarala, Somavalka, Sandalwood, and Kakolyadi in paste form for their effectiveness in healing wounds.
पृथक्पर्ण्यात्मगुप्ता च हरिद्रे मालती सिता |
काकोल्यादिश्च योज्यः स्याद्भिषजा रोपणे घृते ||२५||
"The use of Pṛthakparṇī (Uraria picta), Ātmaguptā (Mucuna pruriens), Haridrā (turmeric), Mālatī (Jasmine), and Sitā (white sugar), along with Kakolyādi, in healing ghee is recommended by physicians."
This Shloka emphasizes the importance of using specific medicinal plants and substances, combined with Kakolyādi, in the preparation of healing ghee for their therapeutic properties.
कालानुसार्यागुरुणी हरिद्रे देवदारु च |
प्रियङ्गवश्च रोध्रं च तैले योज्यानि रोपणे ||२६||
"According to the season, Aguru, Haridra, Devadaru, Priyangu, and Rodhra should be used in oil for healing purposes."
This Shloka emphasizes the importance of using specific medicinal plants and substances like Aguru (Agarwood), Haridra (Turmeric), Devadaru (Cedrus deodara), Priyangu (Callicarpa macrophylla), and Rodhra (Symplocos racemosa) in oil, taking into account the seasonal variations for effective healing treatments.
कङ्गुका त्रिफला रोध्रं कासीसं श्रवणाह्वया |
धवाश्वकर्णयोस्त्वक् च रोपणं चूर्णमिष्यते ||२७||
प्रियङ्गुका सर्जरसः पुष्पकासीसमेव च |
त्वक्चूर्णं धवजं चैव रोपणार्थं प्रशस्यते ||२८||
"Kanguka, Triphala, Rodhra, Kasis, and Shravanāhvā, the bark of Dhava and Ashvakarna, are recommended as healing powders. Priyangu, Sarjarasa, Pushpa, Kasis, and the bark powder of Dhava, are highly esteemed for healing purposes."
These Shlokas emphasize the use of specific medicinal substances and their combinations in powder form for their effective healing properties.
त्वक्षु न्यग्रोधवर्गस्य त्रिफलायास्तथैव च |
रसक्रियां रोपणार्थे विदधीत यथाक्रमम् ||२९||
"Using the bark of the Nyagrodha group and Triphala, one should prepare decoctions for healing purposes, as per the proper sequence."
This Shloka emphasizes the use of specific medicinal substances like the bark of the Nyagrodha group and Triphala to prepare healing decoctions, following the correct sequence to ensure their effectiveness.
अपामार्गोऽश्वगन्धा च तालपत्री सुवर्चला |
उत्सादने प्रशस्यन्ते काकोल्यादिश्च यो गणः ||३०||
"Apamarga, Ashwagandha, Talapatri, Suvarchala, and the group of plants including Kakolyadi, are recommended for cleansing purposes."
This Shloka highlights the use of specific medicinal plants such as Apamarga, Ashwagandha, Talapatri, Suvarchala, and the group of plants including Kakolyadi, emphasizing their effectiveness in cleansing treatments.
कासीसं सैन्धवं किण्वं कुरुविन्दो मनःशिला |
कुक्कुटाण्डकपालानि सुमनोमुकुलानि च ||३१||
फले शैरीषकारञ्जे धातुचूर्णानि यानि च |
व्रणेषूत्सन्नमांसेषु प्रशस्तान्यवसादने ||३२||
"Kasis (green vitriol), Saindhava (rock salt), Kinva (yeast), Kuruvinda (ruby), and Manahshila (realgar), egg shells, and flower buds, fruits of Shairishka and Karanja, and metal powders, are all highly recommended for reducing swelling in ulcers with raised flesh."
These Shlokas highlight the specific substances that are effective for reducing swelling in ulcers, emphasizing the importance of using the right ingredients for therapeutic purposes.
समस्तं वर्गमर्धं वा यथालाभमथापि वा |
प्रयुञ्जीत भिषक् प्राज्ञो यथोद्दिष्टेषु कर्मसु ||३३||
"The wise physician should use the entire group or half of it, as available, in the procedures prescribed."
This Shloka emphasizes the flexibility and practicality in the application of medicinal substances, advising the physician to use the entire group or half, based on availability, to perform the prescribed treatments effectively.
इति सुश्रुतसंहितायां सूत्रस्थाने मिश्रकाध्यायो नाम सप्तत्रिंशत्तमोऽध्यायः ||३७||
"Thus ends the thirty-seventh chapter named 'Mishraka' in the Sutra Sthana of the Sushruta Samhita."
This concludes the chapter, summarizing the detailed and profound wisdom shared regarding various medicinal mixtures and their applications for treating different health conditions.