yurveda says that both oil and tar can be used to stop bleeding,[31] and that traumatic

bleeding can be stopped by four different methods: ligation of the blood

vessel, cauterisation by heat, use of preparations to facilitate clotting, and use of
preparations to constrict the blood vessels. Oils are also used in a number of ways, including
regular consumption, anointing, smearing, head massage, application to affected areas,[46][not
in citation given]
and oil pulling. Liquids may also be poured on the patient's forehead, a technique
called shirodhara.

Cataract in human eye magnified view seen on examination with a slit lamp. Cataract surgery is
mentioned in the Sushruta Samhita, as a procedure to be performed with a jabamukhi salaka, a
curved needle used to loosen the obstructing phlegm and push it out of the field of vision. The eye
would later be soaked with warm butter and then bandaged.[47]

Panchakarma
Further information: Panchakarma
According to Ayurveda, the technique of panchakarma (Devangar: )) eliminates toxic
elements from the body.[48] Panchakarma includes Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya and
Raktamokshana. It is preceded by Poorvakarma as a preparatory step, and is followed by
Paschatkarma and Peyadikarma.

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