| Keyword | Kikvisa |
| Type | S.B. |
| Etymology/ Definition | ऊ रुस्तनोदरे वलिविशेषा रेखाकारास्तत्काले प्रायो ये जायन्ते ते किक्विस संज्ञाः । अ.ह्र.शा. १/५८ डल्हण |
| Reference | A.H.Sha.1/58 Arun`adatta |
| Literary Meaning | stretch marks of pregnancy |
| Implied Meaning | During pregnancy, Dosha circulating with Rasa from heart to all over the body. This develops markings like folds over thigh, abdomen and breast, they are called Kikvisa . |
| Elaboration | This state develops symptoms like itching, burning sensation in the thighs, abdomen and breast. |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Striae gravadium, stretch marks of pregnancy |
Last updated on June 14th, 2021 at 10:00 am