Bhesajjakkhandhaka

Vinayapiṭaka · Mahāvagga (2) · Vol. 5 · Section 42

[42] Now at that time a certain bhikkhu was afflicted with a boil (gaṇḍābādha). They reported this matter to the Blessed One. "Bhikkhus, I allow lancing (satthakamma)." There was need of astringent water. "Bhikkhus, I allow astringent water (kasāvodaka)." There was need of sesame paste. "Bhikkhus, I allow sesame paste (tilakakka)." There was need of a poultice. "Bhikkhus, I allow a poultice (kabaḷikā)." There was need of a cloth for binding the wound. "Bhikkhus, I allow a wound-bandaging cloth (vaṇabandhanacola)." The wound itched. "Bhikkhus, I allow washing it with mustard-seed powder." The wound festered. "Bhikkhus, I allow applying smoke [fumigation]." Proud flesh rose up [from the wound]. "Bhikkhus, I allow cutting it off with a salt crystal." The wound would not heal. "Bhikkhus, I allow oil for the wound (vaṇatela)." The oil dripped. They reported this matter to the Blessed One. "Bhikkhus, I allow an old linen cloth (vikāsika) [to absorb the oil], and every kind of treatment for a wound."

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.