Charak Samhita – Chapter V Part 5
Monday, October 10, 2011 11:3784 ½ -86. Just as pitcher by smearing with oil or a hide by soaking in oil, or an axle by lubricating, even so by daily inunctions, the body becomes firm, the skin beautiful; the vata disorders are quieted, and tolerance to hardship and physical strain is induced.
87. The Vata is the predominant element in the sense of touch; and the sense of touch resides the skin. Inunctions are the greatest dermic tonic; therefore, a person ought to practice it daily.
88. A person’s limbs accustomed to daily inunctions are not liable to be a affected seriously by injury due to external trauma or by violent exertion.
89. By daily inunctions a person becomes smooth in his limbs and plump, strong and good looking, and escapes the effects of age
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