easiness even if he drinks water. In the type due to the waste of the fundamental organic fluid (Rasa) which is known as Kshayaja thirst, the patient constantly drinks water in large quantity both in the day and in the night but -still finds no relief. This type is attributed by several authorities to the concerted action of the three deranged Doshas and all the specifice symptoms due to the waste of the vital organic principle (Rasa) described before are expected there. 9 — 10.
Ámaja and Annaja Thirst:— The symptoms of all the three (aggravated) Doshas in addition to pain in the heart, spitting and a sense of lassitude in the limbs are present in the type which is due to indigestion (Ámaja). The case of thirst which is produced by using extremely fatty and saline articles of fare, as well as those which are hard to digest is due to errors in diet (and is known as Annaja thirst). 11 — 12.
Prognosis: — A patient who has become extremely weak and deaf in consequence of thirst and who suffers from a mental stupour and lies with his tongue protruded and hung down should not be taken charge of (by a physician) for treatment. 13.
General Treatment:— Vomiting should be induced with a solution of powdered Pippali in a case of thirst in which the stomach of the patient becomes fully loaded (with water). A plaster composed of Dádima, Ámrátaka and Mátulunga is also beneficial. Drugs which are cooling in their virtue and potency should be applied in the three cases of thirst (due to the three Doshas). A gargle composed of a solution of powdered Ámalaka with any acid drug (Mátulunga, etc.) should be retained in the mouth for removing the bad taste in the mouth under the circumstances. Water made hot by immersing bits of heated gold, silver, etc ,
