| Keyword | Avachoorn`ana |
| Type | C. |
| Reference | C.Chi.7/104 |
| Literary Meaning | Sprinkling of powder |
| Implied Meaning | Dusting of medicated powder over ulcer or laceration. It absorbs secretion and helps in healing of wound. |
| Elaboration | Sus`hruta describes various procedures for promoting healing of ulcers ( Vran`a ). This is one of them. It is indicated in those wounds where there is oozing, wetness, putrefaction, which prevents the wound from healing. The medicated powder absorbs the wetness and keeps the wound dry. This helps in initiating healing. |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Dusting |
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