| Keyword | Baahya (Route of administration of drugs) |
| Type | C. |
| Reference | S.U.23/5 |
| Implied Meaning | External route of administration of drugs. |
| Elaboration | It is an external route of administration of drugs. In this, the drugs are administered as – 1. Lepa : In this, medicines are applied over the skin. Bhraajaka Pitta present in the skin accepts the attributes of these medicines. 2. Abhyanga : It means massage. Most of the times warm oil is used for this. 3. Parisheka : In this, patient is bathed with decoctions. 4. Avagaaha : In this, patient is allowed to sit in a large container filled with decoctions. |
| Antonym | Aabhyantara |
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