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chap. I.] joints, which is originated through the concerted action of the deranged Vayu and the vitiated blood is called Kroshtukasirsha from the fact of its resembling the head of a jackal (Kroshtuka) in shape. 6i,

Khanja (Lameness): — The disease proceeds from the drawing up of the nerve trunks (Kandara) of a leg by the deranged Vayu lying about the region of the waist. When both the legs are similarly affected, the patient is called a Pangu. He, whose legs tremble before starting for a walk and who afterwards manages to go on limping is called a Kalaya Khanja one in whom the bone-joints become loose. 62 — 63.

Vata Kantaka:-The local Vdyu, enraged by making a false step on an uneven ground, finds lodgment in the region of the ankle (Khudaka, instep according to others), thus giving rise to a disease which is called Vata Kantaka. The burning sensation in the soles of the feet caused by the enraged local Vayu, in conjunction with the deranged Pittam and blood, is called Pada-daha, which is generally seen to afflict persons of pedestrian habits. When the legs are deprived of all sensibility of touch, and a sort of tingling pain is experienced in them it is termed Padaharsha, which is due to the deranged action of the Vayu and Kapham. The disease in which the enraged local Vayu dries up the normal Kapham lying about the shoulder-joints is called Ansa-shoshaka. The form in which the aggravated local Vayu contracts the nerves of the arms is called Avavahuka *. 64—67.

Vadhiryayam (deafness):—The disease occurs only when the deranged Vayu, either singly or sur-