| Keyword | Bandha (Vran`a Bandha) |
| Type | S.S. |
| Etymology/ Definition | बध्यते व्रणादि अनेन इति बन्धः । शब्दकल्पद्रुम |
| Reference | S.Su.18/18 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – bandage |
| Implied Meaning | After 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. |
| Elaboration | Sus`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. |
Last updated on June 10th, 2021 at 08:48 am