Scrofula:

Scrofula is a bead-like swelling or swellings on any part of the body, but especially the neck.

Cause: Excess fat and phlegm.

Symptoms: Red swellings, putrefaction of some glands, trickling pus, subsiding and reopening suppurations.

Treatment: Kanchanar Guggulu and Chandanadi Taila are to be taken, and Gunjadya Taila is to be rubbed on the affected parts. Charmarogantak and Sadhana Malam are also good for local application.

Diet: Lemon, meat, fish, bread, and milk. Open air and bathing in cold water are good. The morning sun is helpful. The body should be kept covered.