| Keyword | Teekshn`a |
| Type | D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | शोधने तीक्ष्ण:।अ.हृ.सू १/१८ हेमाद्रि |
| Reference | A.H.Su.1/18 Hemaadri |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – sharp, hot, pungent, fiery, acidic, harsh, rough |
| Implied Meaning | Dravya having Teekshn`a ( intense ) attribute have a capacity to cut the substances. Owing to it they separate the adherent Dosha from Srotas ( body channels ) by cutting the bonds between them. |
| Elaboration | Teekshn`a is an attribute of Agni Mahaabhoota and Pitta Dosha . It is also used in the context of S`hodhana ( elimination of Dosha ). Teekshn`a S`hodhana or Virechana implies strong evacuation of waste products. Teekshn`a Dravya ( intense substances ) cause depletion of Dhaatu and thereby emaciation of the body. Since the tendency of these Dravya is conducive to S`hodhana these are used for removal of Mala ( waste products ). Dravya having intense attribute posses scrapping action ( Lekhana ). It alleviates Kapha and Vaata . E. g. Maricha ( Piper nigrum ) |
| Antonym | Manda |
Last updated on June 17th, 2021 at 11:23 am