Shloka 9
Bhaiṣajya-Prayoga: Remedies for Grahaṇī, Jvara, Apasmāra, and Kuṣṭha
with Mantra Applications
अश्वगन्धाभये चैव उदकेन समं पिबेत् / रक्तपित्तं विनश्येत्तु नात्र कार्या विचारणा
aśvagandhābhaye caiva udakena samaṃ pibet / raktapittaṃ vinaśyettu nātra kāryā vicāraṇā
Bébese una mezcla de aśvagandhā y abhayā (harītakī) junto con agua; entonces se destruye el raktapitta (hemorragia por exceso de calor)—no hay motivo de duda.
Lord Vishnu (teaching Garuda/Vinata-putra in an instructional section)
Dosha: Pitta
Concept: Removing disease is a supportive duty; confidence in properly transmitted medical instruction (āptopadeśa).
Vedantic Theme: Duhkha-nivṛtti at the bodily level supports mental steadiness; disciplined action (karma) guided by knowledge.
Application: Prepare a mixture of aśvagandhā and abhayā (harītakī) with water and administer for raktapitta, with due caution and competent oversight.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.183 (sequence of remedies for specific disorders; raktapitta addressed here)
FAQs
This verse shows the Garuda Purana also preserves practical Ayurvedic guidance, presenting simple herb-and-water formulations as authoritative treatments for specific disorders like raktapitta.
It does not directly describe afterlife themes; instead, it supports dharmic living by emphasizing bodily care and disease control, which is treated as part of sustaining one’s duties (dharma) in embodied life.
As a traditional reference, it highlights the use of ashwagandha and haritaki with water for bleeding-related conditions, but modern readers should consult qualified medical professionals before applying any such remedy.