वमनद्रव्यविकल्पविज्ञानीयाध्यायः
अथातो वमनद्रव्यविकल्पविज्ञानीयमध्यायं व्याख्यास्यामः ||१||
यथोवाच भगवान् धन्वन्तरिः ||२||
"Now, we shall explain the chapter on Vamana Dravya Vikalpa Vijnaniya (Understanding the Various Emetic Substances)"
"As spoken by the revered Lord Dhanvantari."
This marks the beginning of a new chapter that delves into the different types of emetic substances, providing detailed insights into their properties and therapeutic uses as guided by the esteemed deity of Ayurveda, Lord Dhanvantari.
वमनद्रव्याणां फलादीनां मदनफलानि श्रेष्ठतमानि भवन्ति |
अथ मदनपुष्पाणामातपपरिशुष्काणां चूर्णप्रकुञ्जं प्रत्यक्पुष्पासदापुष्पीनिम्बकषायाणामन्यतमेनालोड्य मधुसैन्धवयुक्तां पुष्पचूर्णमात्रां पाययित्वा वामयेत् |
मदनशलाटुचूर्णान्येवं वा बकुलरम्यकोपयुक्तानि मधुलवणयुक्तान्यभिप्रतप्तानि; मदनशलाटुचूर्णसिद्धां वा तिलतण्डुलयवागूम् |
निर्वृत्तानां वा नातिहरितपाण्डूनां कुशमूढावबद्धमृद्गोमयप्रलिप्तानां यवबु(तु)षमुद्गमाषशाल्यादिधान्यराशावष्टरात्रोषितक्लिन्नभिन्नानां फलानां फलपिप्पलीरुद्धृत्यातपे शोषयेत्, तासां दधिमधुपललविमृदितपरिशुष्काणां सुभाजनस्थानामन्तर्नखमुष्टिमुष्णे यष्टीमधुककषाये कोविदारादीनामन्यतमे वा कषाये प्रमृद्य रात्रिपर्युषितं मधुसैन्धवयुक्तमाशीर्भिरभिमन्त्रितमुदङ्मुखः प्राङ्मुखमातुरं पाययेदनेन मन्त्रेणाभिमन्त्र्य-
“ब्रह्मदक्षाश्विरुद्रेन्द्रभूचन्द्रार्कानलानिलाः|
ऋषयः सौषधीग्रामा भूतसङ्घाश्च पान्तु ते ||१||
रसायनमिवर्षीणां देवानाममृतं यथा |
सुधेवोत्तमनागानां भैषज्यमिदमस्तु ते ||२||
विशेषेण श्लेष्मज्वरप्रतिश्यायान्तर्विद्रधिषु; अप्रवर्तमाने वा दोषे पिप्पलीवचागौरसर्षपकल्कोन्मिश्रैः सलवणैरुष्णाम्बुभिः पुनः पुनः प्रवर्तयेदासम्यग्वान्तलक्षणादिति |
मदनफलमज्जचूर्णं वा तत्क्वाथपरिभावितं मदनफलकषायेण; मदनफलमज्जसिद्धस्य वा पयसः सन्तानिकां क्षौद्रयुक्तां , मदनफलमज्जसिद्धं वा पयः, मदनफलमज्जसिद्धेन वा पयसा यवागूम्, अधोभागासृक्पित्तहृद्दाहयोः; मदनफलमज्जसिद्धस्य वा पयसो दधिभावमुपगतस्य दध्युत्तरं दधि वा कफप्रसेकच्छर्दिमूर्च्छातमकेषु; मदनफलमज्जरसं स्नेहं वा भल्लातकस्नेहवदादाय फाणितीभूतं लेहयेत्, आतपपरिशुष्कं वा तमेव जीवन्तीकषायेण, पित्ते कफस्थानगते; मदनफलमज्जक्वाथं वा पिप्पल्यादिप्रतीवापं, तच्चूर्णं वा निम्बरूपिकाकषाययोरन्यतरेण सन्तर्पणकफजव्याधिहरं, मदनफलमज्जचूर्णं वा मधूककाश्मर्यद्राक्षाकषायेण |
मदनफलविधानमुक्तम् ||३||
"Among emetic substances, Madanaphala (Randia dumetorum) fruits are considered the best.
For emetic purposes, a decoction of Madanaphala flowers, dried in the sun, powdered, and mixed with honey and rock salt, can be administered. Alternatively, a decoction of Madanaphala and Shalatu (Bacopa monnieri), Bakula (Mimusops elengi), and Ramyaka can be used, mixed with honey and salt.
The fruits should be dried in the sun and powdered. They can be used with decoctions of Yastimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra) or other herbs. The powder, mixed with honey and rock salt, should be taken to induce vomiting. The use of Madanaphala is particularly effective for kapha-induced fever, sinusitis, and internal abscesses. In cases of stubborn doshas, mixing Madanaphala with Pippali (Piper longum), Vacha (Acorus calamus), mustard paste, and rock salt in warm water can induce proper vomiting.
Madanaphala seed powder, infused in Madanaphala decoction or milk, mixed with honey, is effective in conditions like heartburn, bleeding disorders, and heat-related issues. It can also be used with curds, particularly in conditions like kapha-induced vomiting, fainting, and asthma. Additionally, Madanaphala seed paste can be used as a ghee mixture, similar to Bhallataka (Semecarpus anacardium) ghee, for pitta and kapha conditions.
This concludes the description of Madanaphala."
This Shloka provides detailed instructions on the use of Madanaphala (Randia dumetorum) as an emetic substance, highlighting its various forms and combinations for therapeutic use.
जीमूतककुसुमचूर्णं पूर्ववदेव क्षीरेण, निर्वृत्तेषु क्षीरयवागूं, रोमशेषु सन्तानिकां, अरोमशेषु दध्युत्तरं, हरितपाण्डुषु दधि, तत्कषायसंसृष्टां वा सुरां कफारोचककासश्वासपाण्डुरोगयक्ष्मसु; पर्यागतेषु मदनफलमज्जवदुपयोगः ||४||
"The powder of Jimutaka (Luffa echinata) flowers, similar to Madanaphala, can be used with milk. For those with proper digestion, milk and barley gruel are recommended. For those with body hair, Santanika (Cressa cretica) is advised, while those without body hair can use curds.
In cases of jaundice, the decoction of Jimutaka can be used with curds, sour porridge, or in Kapha-related anorexia, cough, dyspnea, jaundice, and tuberculosis. When Madanaphala seed pulp is not available, Jimutaka flowers can be used as a substitute."
This Shloka describes the use of Jimutaka flowers as an alternative to Madanaphala, highlighting its various forms and combinations for therapeutic use in specific conditions.
तद्वदेव कुटजफलविधानम् ||५||
"Similarly, the preparation and use of Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica) fruits follow the same method as described for Madanaphala."
This Shloka indicates that Kutaja fruits can be used in the same way as Madanaphala for their emetic properties, highlighting their comparable therapeutic applications.
कृतवेधनानामप्येष एव कल्पः ||६||
"Similarly, the same method applies to substances like Kritavedhana."
This Shloka indicates that the preparation and use of Kritavedhana follow the same method as described for Madanaphala, highlighting their comparable therapeutic applications.
इक्ष्वाकुकुसुमचूर्णं वा पूर्ववत् , एवं क्षीरेण, कासश्वासच्छर्दिकफरोगेषूपयोगः ||७||
"Ikshvaku (Lagenaria siceraria) flower powder can also be used similarly, with milk. It is beneficial in conditions such as cough, dyspnea, vomiting, and Kapha-related disorders."
This Shloka describes the use of Ikshvaku flower powder in the same manner as other emetic substances, highlighting its therapeutic applications in specific conditions.
धामार्गवस्यापि मदनफलमज्जवदुपयोगः; विशेषतस्तु गरगुल्मोदरकासश्वासश्लेष्मामयेषु वायौ च कफस्थानगते ||८||
"Similarly, the use of Dhamargava (Strychnos potatorum) follows the same method as Madanaphala. It is especially effective in conditions such as poisoning, abdominal tumors, abdominal distension, cough, dyspnea, and Kapha-related disorders, particularly when Vata is located in the Kapha regions."
This Shloka explains the therapeutic applications of Dhamargava, highlighting its effectiveness in specific conditions and its use following the same method as Madanaphala.
कृतवेधनफलपिप्पलीनां वमनद्रव्यकषायपरिपीतानां बहुशश्चूर्णमुत्पलादिषु दत्तमाघ्रातं वामयति, तत्त्वनवबद्धदोषेषु यवागूमाकण्ठात्पीतवत्सु च विदध्यात् |
वमनविरेचनशिरोविरोचनद्रव्याण्येवं वा प्रधानतमानि भवन्ति ||९||
"The powder of Kritavedhana (Datura metel) and Pippali (Piper longum), when infused in emetic decoctions and inhaled after being placed in a cloth containing Utpala (Nymphaea alba) and other substances, induces vomiting.
This method is effective for fresh and stubborn doshas, as well as in individuals who have consumed gruel up to the neck. Emetic, purgative, and nasal cleansing substances are thus considered the most effective."
This Shloka explains the therapeutic use of Kritavedhana and Pippali powders for inducing vomiting, especially in cases of stubborn doshas, and emphasizes the effectiveness of emetic, purgative, and nasal cleansing substances.
भवतश्चात्र-
वमनद्रव्ययोगाणां दिगियं सम्प्रकीर्तिता |
तान् विभज्य यथाव्याधि कालशक्तिविनिश्चयात् ||१०||
कषायैः स्वरसैः कल्कैश्चूर्णैरपि च बुद्धिमान् |
पेयलेह्याद्यभोज्येषु वमनान्युपकल्पयेत् ||११||
"Therefore, the general guidelines for the use of emetic substances are described here. They should be divided according to the disease, time, and strength of the patient. A wise person should use emetic substances in the form of decoctions, fresh juices, pastes, and powders, mixed with liquids, linctuses, and foods."
These Shlokas provide the overall guidelines for the use of emetic substances, emphasizing the importance of considering the patient's condition, time, and strength, and suggesting various forms and methods of administration.
इति सुश्रुतसंहितायां सूत्रस्थाने वमनद्रव्यविकल्पविज्ञानीयो नाम त्रिचत्वारिंशत्तमोऽध्यायः ||४३||
"Thus concludes the forty-third chapter named Vamana Dravya Vikalpa Vijnaniya (Understanding the Various Emetic Substances) in the Sushruta Samhita, Sutrasthana section."
We have now successfully explored another insightful chapter from the Sushruta Samhita! This chapter provided a comprehensive understanding of various emetic substances and their therapeutic applications.