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Bandha (Vran`a Bandha)

KeywordBandha (Vran`a Bandha)
TypeS.S.
Etymology/ Definitionबध्यते व्रणादि अनेन इति बन्धः । शब्दकल्पद्रुम
ReferenceS.Su.18/18
Literary MeaningM / W – bandage
Implied MeaningAfter application of ointment over ulcer, a strip prepared from various materials ( linen made up of linseed fibres, sheep wool etc .) is tied over it. This is called Bandha.
ElaborationSus`hruta describes 14 types of bandages, which are used depending on the form and dimensions of different body parts.
1. Kos`ha – finger bandage. It should be applied to phalanges of thumb and fingers.
2. Daama – four tailed bandage. It should be applied to narrow body parts It should be rolled around body parts like rope.
3. Svastika – spica, cross bandage. It should be used for joints, Koorchaka ( vital points ), eyebrows, sole, palm, breast and ear.
4. Anuvellita – spiral in extremities
5. Muttoli – winding bandage around neck and penis
6. Man`d`ala – circular bandage for round parts
7. Sthagikaa – stump bandage on the tip of thumb, fingers and penis
8. Yamaka – twin bandage for double wounds
9. Khatvaa – four limbed bandage for jaw, temples and cheek
10. China – eye bandage for corners of eyes
11. Vibandha – multi – tailed bandage for back, abdomen, and chest
12. Vitaana – cephaline bandage over head
13. Goshphan`aa – T Bandage for chin, lips, shoulder, and pelvis
14. Panchaangee – five limbed bandage for supra clavicular region.

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