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**Chapter 4: Ayurveda and Health**
**267 Eye Diseases and Treatment**
* **Ashvamaskhika** is used to remove **akshara** (cataract) from the eyes. (Mavri P. 20)
* The tusk of a **Shukra** (pig) is ground and applied to the eyes to remove **dristi-pushpika** (eye inflammation). (Mavri P. 20)
* **Shankha** (conch) and **Shukti** (oyster) are used in the treatment of **dristi-pushpika**. (Mavri P. 20)
* The claws of a **Grdhra** (vulture) are used externally to treat boils. (Mavri P. 20)
* The claws of certain **Jiva** (living beings) are exposed to sunlight, and their scent is used to cure specific diseases. (Mavri P. 20)
**Treatment of Vomiting with Honey**
* The **purisha** (excrement) of **makshika** (bees), i.e., honey, is used to prevent vomiting. (Mavri P. 20)
**Treatment of Burns and Snakebite**
* The soil of **uddehika** (termites) is used to alleviate burns and snakebite. (Mavri P. 20)
* Some **vaidya** (physicians) recommend the use of the bodies of certain **tri-indriya jiva** (three-sense beings) for external applications. (Mavri P. 20)
**Treatment of Itch with Cow Urine**
* **Gomutra** (cow urine) is used to treat **pama** (itch) and other skin conditions. (Mavri P. 21)
**1. Avahati 2 P. 90; Asamaskhiya akkhimmim akkhara ukkaddjjai ti.**
* **Asamaskhiya** removes **akkhara** from the eyes.