Cakradatta (Cikitsasangraha) 75: Adhikāra 75

Unctuous and warm [substances] are unctuous in vāta; sweet and cold are soothing in pitta; / pungent, sour, and saline [substances], being dry, are purificatory in kapha. // 1

With astringent, sweet, and bitter [substances], a gargle is healing for an ulcer. / The dose that can be moved about comfortably is suitable for a gargle (kavala); // 2

that dose which cannot be moved about is declared to be a mouthful-holding (gaṇḍūṣa). / This should be held until there is the discharge of the doṣa; // 3

and then another should also be given, likewise with honey, clarified butter, and so on. / Diminution of the disease, satisfaction, clarity, lightness of the mouth, // 4

and clarity of the sense organs are the signs of proper purification in a gargle. / Holding a mouthful of honey destroys burning sensation, thirst, and ulcers. // 5

Fermented grain-water destroys bad taste, dirt, and foul smell in the mouth; / when slightly salted and cold, it is the best remover of dryness of the mouth. // 6

A mouthful of alkali and sour substances quickly breaks up an accumulation of kapha. / In a healthy person, holding a mouthful of oil is beneficial and relieves vāta. // 7