Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 38
Bala-graha-hara Bāla-tantram (बालग्रहहर बालतन्त्रम्) — Pediatric protection and graha-affliction management
पलाशोदुम्बराश्वत्थवटबिल्वदलाम्बुधृक् षष्ठे ऽब्दे धावनीशोषो वैरस्यं गात्रसादनम्
palāśodumbarāśvatthavaṭabilvadalāmbudhṛk ṣaṣṭhe 'bde dhāvanīśoṣo vairasyaṃ gātrasādanam
مَن يقتات بماءٍ مُنقوعٍ بأوراق palāśa وudumbara وaśvattha وvaṭa وbilva—في السنة السادسة—يصيبه جفافٌ وهزالٌ في البدن، ومرارةٌ/قَبَضٌ مع خمود الطعم في الفم، ووَهَنٌ في الأطراف.
Lord Agni (narrating Ayurvedic/technical material in the Agni Purana)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Dietetic warning about long-term regimen of leaf-infused water leading to dryness and debility; guides safe use of astringent plant-dravya and hydration practices.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Commentary","entry_title":"Leaf-infused water regimen (palāśa–udumbara–aśvattha–vaṭa–bilva): sixth-year effects—śoṣa, vairasya, gātra-sādana","lookup_keywords":["palāśa","udumbara","aśvattha","bilva","śoṣa"],"quick_summary":"States that sustained intake of water infused with certain astringent leaves can, over time, cause bodily dryness/emaciation, loss of taste, and limb weakness—indicating overuse of rukṣa/kaṣāya regimen."}
Dosha: Vata
Concept: Yukti (measured use): even ‘pure’ plant regimens become harmful when taken one-sidedly and long-term; balance is health.
Application: Apply moderation and periodic reassessment in dietary vows and herbal routines.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Dravyaguna / Rasayana and pathological effects by year-wise regimen)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A person drinking water infused with leaves of palāśa, udumbara, aśvattha, vaṭa, and bilva; over time the figure appears thin and weakened, with a dry, tasteless expression.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, stylized sacred trees with distinct leaves, a vessel of infused water, figure gradually thinning in a narrative sequence, earthy greens and browns, didactic composition.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, ornate pot with gold highlights, five-leaf cluster displayed prominently, figure seated in austerity, subtle depiction of emaciation, rich background with gold borders.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, botanical clarity of each leaf type, stepwise panel showing ‘regimen’ and ‘effects’ (śoṣa, vairasya, gātra-sādana), clean lines and soft shading.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed garden with five trees, attendant preparing leaf-infusion in a glassy vessel, protagonist shown slimmer in a later vignette, fine botanical realism and delicate color washes."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"didactic-contemplative","suggested_raga":"Ahir Bhairav","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: पलाशोदुम्बराश्वत्थवटबिल्वदलाम्बुधृक् = पलाश + उदुम्बर + अश्वत्थ + वट + बिल्व + दल + अम्बुधृक्; ऽब्दे = अब्दे; धावनीशोषो = धावनी-शोषः
Related Themes: Agni Purana 298 (year-wise regimen/effects)
FAQs
Ayurvedic technical guidance: it notes the physiological drawbacks (drying/emaciation, loss/alteration of taste, limb-weakness) that can arise from long-term use of leaf-infused water made from palāśa, udumbara, aśvattha, vaṭa, and bilva—specifically marked as manifesting in the sixth year.
It exemplifies the Agni Purana’s encyclopedic scope by embedding practical medical observations (dietary/herbal regimen outcomes over time) alongside its religious and doctrinal materials—showing the text functioning as a compendium of applied sciences such as Ayurveda.
Such regimen-verses function as dharmic cautions: bodily austerities and health practices should be balanced and informed; avoid harmful extremes so that tapas and religious duties can be sustained without debilitating the body.