A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c23.57

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Burns (dagdha) form the next subject of this chapter. 125 Two groups are distinguished, caused by dry heat and by heated fatty substances, and four degrees: pluṣṭa (singeing), durdagdha (blister formation), samyagdagdha (proper application), and atidagdha (a deep burn); their characteristics are described (12.15–16). 126 The pathogenesis of burns is explained (12.17–19ab). The management of the four kinds of burns is discussed (12.20–27ab), followed by an ointment for all kinds of burns (12.27cd–28), and the treatment of scalds by heated oils and fatty substances (12.29ab).