Charaka samhita. Part I, Chapter 13 / Translation from Sanskrit, Introductory Article and Commentaries by D. Burba
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Abstract
This publication presents the first Ukrainian translation of the thirteenth chapter of the first part of the fundamental Sanskrit treatise on Ayurveda (traditional Indian medicine) Charaka Samhita. (For previous chapters, see 2017 issues of The World of the Orient). As it exists today, this text is thought to have arisen in the 1st century CE. The translation is of great importance for acquaintance of the Ukrainian readers not only with medical conceptions and life of Ancient India, but also with respective religious and philosophical doctrines.
The subject of the thirteenth chapter is such Ayurvedic procedure as snehana or oleation, which means anointing the body with fatty substances or taking them orally. Both oils and animal fats are used and both are applied in their pure form or with vegetable or mineral additives.
The chapter begins with questions asked by the student Agnivesha to the teacher Atreya. It is noteworthy that the last was sitting with adepts of Sankhya or one of the six “orthodox schools of Indian philosophy”. This is evidence of respect of the author (or ancient editors) of Charaka Samhita for this branch of ancient Indian science. Agnivesha’s questions actually form the scheme of the chapter.
The chapter outlines indications and contraindications for oleation therapy and lists substances for oleation. A description of their properties and seasonal indications for different types of unctuous substances and contra-indications is given. Significant attention is paid to the dosage and the regimen that a patient may follow. Side reactions of oleation are named and their managements are advised. It is noted that oleation should precede fomentation therapy to which the next chapter is devoted.
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antiquity; Ayurveda; Charaka Samhita; India; oleation; therapy; translation; Sanskrit
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