| Keyword | Pratisaaran`a |
| Type | C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | कल्को रसक्रिया चूर्णस्त्रिविधं प्रतिसारणम्। अ.हृ.सू.२२/१३ |
| Reference | A.H.Su.22/13 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – dressing and anointing the edges of a wound. |
| Implied Meaning | It is an application of medicine to the interior of mouth or an external application to parts of the body with a finger. |
| Elaboration | It is mainly indicated in diseases related with mouth ( mouth ulcers ). A specific form of medicine should be selected for Pratisaaran`a according to the dominance of Dosha in the related disease condition. This medicine should be applied with finger. As per Vaagbhat`a, Pratisaaran ` a is of 3 types: 1. Kalka ( paste or pulp ) 2. Rasakriyaa 3. Choorn`a ( powder ) Sus`hruta has mentioned an extra type: 4. Kshaudra ( honey ) |
| Synonyms | Udgharshan`a, Utsaadana |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Rubbing |
Last updated on June 16th, 2021 at 07:02 am