Ashtangasamgraha 37.5

37.5

When it is lodged between the muscle bellies, it is like that which has entered muscle, with the exception of swelling.
When it has entered a vein, there is distension of the vein and piercing pain.
When it has entered a ligament, there is tossing about of the web of ligaments, severe irritation, and intense pain.
Or with banyan leaf, coconut shell, or with rock salt, vacā, akṣibheṣaja, and white mustard.
If it is not relieved in this manner, one should induce vomiting,
and puncture a vein on the forehead.