The Wealth of Indian Alchemy and Its Medicinal Uses
author: B. Mukherji
edition: 1998, Sri Satguru Publications
pages: 741
ISBN-10: 8170305829
ISBN-13: 9788170305828
Topic: Rasashastra
Chapter 38 - Thirst
This page describes Thirst which is the thirty-eighth chapter located on pages 620-619 in the book The wealth of Indian alchemy composed by B. Mukherji. This book is a compendium of medicinal practices related to Indian alchemy, a branch of Ayurveda known as Rasashastra. It deals with topics such as purification of metals, minerals and previous stones. This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra [by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna]
Symptoms and Treatment of thirst (Trishna). Now we shall discourse on the chapter which deals with the (symptoms and) medical treatment of thirst (Trishna-Pratishedha Adhyaya). 1. He who is not satisfied even with the constant drinking of water but craves for more and more water should be regarded as afflicted with the disease known as thirst (morbid desire for water). 2....
Read full contents: Chapter XLVIII - Symptoms and Treatment of thirst (Trishna)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Treatment of Thirst: Simple Remedies. (1) Decoction of the leaves or bark, or kernel of stones of mango and jambu fruits, mixed with honey, puts a stop to vomiting and thirst. (2) Decoction of dhanya mixed with sugar, and drunk in the morning, cures thirst. (3) Kernel of matulunga mixed with honey and juice of pomegranates, kept in the mouth, for gargling, cures thirst. (4) A little of honey, as much as is contained in the hollow of the palm, is to be kept in the mouth, for pacification of thirst...
Read full contents: Chapter 16 - Symptoms and treatment of Trishna (thirst)
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita [by Laxmi Maji]
Treatment of Trishna (excessive thirst). Atharva Veda is a charm against Trishna. The Atharvaveda mentions the disease of Trishna or thirst. It means getting thirstier or dying of more thirst. When the incidence of bile in the body is high, air rises and flows to the palate, this results in thirst or thirst disease. Excessive thirst caused by some disease receives special attention in Atharva Veda. II. 29 with special parlance at Kaushika Sutra....
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