The Compendium of Caraka 8.1.53
Carakasaṃhitā 8.1.53
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- Sanskrit
8.1.53
syāttarpaṇaṃ tatra mṛdu dravaṃ ca snigdhasya tīkṣṇaṃ tu punarna yoge/
ityāturasvasthasukhaḥ &prayogo balāyuṣorvṛddhikṛdāmayaghnaḥ//
In that case, the restorative measure should be mild and liquid, but for one who has been unctuated, sharp [cleansing] should not be used again in application.
Such an application gives comfort to the sick and healthy, produces an increase of strength and lifespan, and destroys disease.
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