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Chap. XVIII] to the blast of the wind. The unfavourable symptoms incidental to and induced by an infringement of the rules to be observed after the application of these two (Tarpana and Futa-pâka) measures should be remedied with the applications of Anjana (collyrium), A'śchyotana and Sveda (fomentation) to the deranged bodily Doshas, underlying each particular case. 16-17.

Satisfactory, excessive and defective application of Puta-páka:— Freshness and clearness of the colour (of the cornea), capability of the organ (eye) to bear heat, light and wind, refreshing sleep and an unembarrassed gladsome wakening and a lightness of the organ are the benefits which are derived from Satisfactory Puta-páka applications. Darkness of vision, pain and swelling of the eye and the appearance of eruptions (Pidaká) in the affected organ, are the evils which mark an excessive application of the Puta-páka measure; while suppuration and lachrymations of the eye and a thrilling sensation (Harsha) in the affected organ, as well as a further aggravation of the Dosha (involved) are the characteristic features of a deficient Puta-páka application, 18.

Mode of preparing Puta-páka:— Now I shall describe the mode of preparing a Puta-páka remedy. Two Vilva (Pala) measures of cleansed and pasted meat, one Pala measure of the medicinal drugs pasted together and one Kudava (half a seer) measure of liquid ingredients should be mixed together (and made into a ball), well covered with the leaves of Kadali, Kásmari, Eranda, Kumuda or of Padma plant. Coated with clay, it should be duly scorched in the burning charcoal (fire) of catechu wood or in that of Kataka, Aśmantaka, Eranda, Pátalâ, Vásaka, Vadara, Kshira-exuding trees, or in the fire of the dried cakes