Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 17
अध्यायः २८६ — गजचिकित्सा
Elephant Medicine
मूत्रभङ्गे ऽथ वा वीजं क्वथितं त्रपूषस्य च त्वग्दोषेषु पिवेन्निम्बं वृषं वा क्वथितं द्विपः
mūtrabhaṅge 'tha vā vījaṃ kvathitaṃ trapūṣasya ca tvagdoṣeṣu pivennimbaṃ vṛṣaṃ vā kvathitaṃ dvipaḥ
മൂത്രഭംഗം (മൂത്രതടസ്സം/ധാരണം) ഉണ്ടെങ്കിൽ ത്രപൂഷ (വെള്ളരിക്ക) വിത്തുകളുടെ ക്വാഥം കുടിക്കണം. ത്വക്ദോഷങ്ങളിൽ ആന നിംബക്വാഥം അല്ലെങ്കിൽ വൃഷ (വാസാ) ക്വാഥം കുടിക്കണം।
Lord Agni (instructing sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Treat urinary retention/obstruction with cucumber-seed decoction; treat skin disorders with neem or vāsā decoction (noted here for an elephant context).","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Mūtra-bhaṅga and tvag-doṣa remedies: trapūṣa-bīja kvātha; nimba/vṛṣa kvātha (for elephants)","lookup_keywords":["mūtra-bhaṅga","trapūṣa-bīja","nimba","vṛṣa (vāsā)","tvag-doṣa"],"quick_summary":"For urinary obstruction, drink a decoction of cucumber seeds; for skin disorders, drink neem decoction or vāsā decoction—here prescribed for an elephant."}
Dosha: Pitta
Concept: Targeted dravya selection by function (mutrala, tikta-śodhana) addresses specific srotas (urinary/skin) disturbances.
Application: Field-ready veterinary guidance: simple decoctions from accessible plants/seeds for large-animal care.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Agni Purana medicinal remedies / therapeutics)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"An elephant is offered a decoction; nearby are cucumber seeds being boiled for urinary obstruction, and separate pots of neem and vāsā decoctions for skin ailments.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style, elephant with attendant holding a large ladle and pot; cucumber vines and seeds depicted; neem leaves and vāsā plant stylized; flat composition with strong outlines.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style, gold-accented vessels of decoction, richly adorned elephant, attendant offering a bowl; decorative botanical motifs of neem and cucumber; ornate frame.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, instructional tableau: three preparations shown—trapūṣa seed boiling, neem decoction, vāsā decoction—each in labeled vessels; elephant calmly drinking; fine linework.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed garden/stable scene with elephant, copper pots simmering, botanically accurate neem leaves and cucumber seeds; attendant presenting decoction; delicate shading and perspective."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Ahir Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: भङ्गे 'थ = भङ्गे + अथ (अवग्रह); त्वग्दोषेषु = त्वक् + दोषेषु (क् + द् संधि).
Related Themes: Agni Purana Khanda 286 (urinary/skin remedies; elephant therapeutics)
FAQs
Ayurvedic therapeutics: preparing and drinking herbal decoctions (kvātha) of trapūṣa-seeds for urinary obstruction and neem or vāsā (vṛṣa) for skin disorders.
It preserves practical medical prescriptions alongside theology and ritual, showing the Agni Purana’s wide scope as a compendium that includes applied Ayurveda (home-remedies and clinical directions).
By restoring bodily balance and cleanliness through dhārmic, non-harmful remedies, the instruction supports purity (śauca) and fitness for daily duties and worship, indirectly aiding righteous conduct (dharma).