Ashtangasamgraha 12.7

12.7

That which is non-therapeutic, moreover, is twofold: immediately harming and subsequently harming.

Among these, that which takes life immediately is immediately harming;

that which does so over time is subsequently harming.

Further, a part of therapeutic substances is taught broadly here according to differences in taste, potency, and the like.

Neither the sighting nor the cry [is favorable];

the reverse for a bear and a monkey.

Even a snake is unfavorable, [as also] of a chameleon, a rooster, a cat, and an owl.

Likewise, in cysts, tumors, and the like, the word 'cut' is favorable; in abdominal swellings, ascites, and the like, the word 'pierce'; in diarrhea, bleeding disorders, and the like, the word 'stopped'; in urinary calculi, ascites, and the like, the word 'flowing.'

In this way, other sounds should also be interpreted.

And everywhere, words such as 'firm,' 'stationary,' 'growing,' 'protector,' 'unshakable,' 'steadfast,' 'welfare,' 'auspicious,' and the sounds of auspicious musical instruments are superior.

He does not know what is digested or undigested, nor does he tolerate repletion.

One should apply all those treatments prescribed in disorders of the grahaṇī.

Kept in copper for ten days at the most, that collyrium is used in falling of eyelashes.