Spring Water

Auddbhida Jala (water emerging from the earth's surface as springs) has properties that depend on the minerals and soil through which it passes. Springs emerging from rocky terrain tend to be lighter and purer. Those from mineral-rich earth may have specific therapeutic properties. The text classifies earth-sourced water based on the predominance of the Pancha Mahabhutas (five great elements) in the soil. Water from white, sandy soil is light; from black, clay soil is heavy; and from mineral-rich soil may have astringent or other tastes. Verses 25-26.

Water is of seven types: well water (kaupa), river water (nadeya), lake water (sarasa), pond water (tadaga), spring water (prasravana), underground water (audbhida), and rainwater (chauratya) (verse 7).

— Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 45: Dravadravya-vidhi Adhyaya - On Liquid Substances

In the rainy season, one should use rainwater or spring water due to their great qualities.

— Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 45: Dravadravya-vidhi Adhyaya - On Liquid Substances

Spring water destroys Kapha, stimulates digestion, is heart-pleasing, and light (verse 34).

— Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 45: Dravadravya-vidhi Adhyaya - On Liquid Substances

Underground spring water is sweet, Pitta-pacifying, and non-burning (verse 35).

— Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 45: Dravadravya-vidhi Adhyaya - On Liquid Substances

Rainwater, Seasonal Collection, and Water Quality (Verses 7-17) Water is of seven types: well water (kaupa), river water (nadeya), lake water (sarasa), pond water (tadaga), spring water (prasravana), underground water (audbhida), and rainwater (chauratya) (verse 7).

— Sushruta Samhita, Dravadravya-vidhi Adhyaya - On Liquid Substances