| Keyword | Vimlaapana |
| Type | C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | विशेषेण मीयते ज्ञायते दोषभेषजाद्यनेनेति विमानं,दोषभेषजादीनां प्रभावादिविशेष |
| Reference | S.Su.17/17 D`alhan`a, S.Chi.1/22 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – causing to wither or languish, softening |
| Implied Meaning | One of the sixty Upakrama of Vran`a ( ulcer ) A type of substance, which is helpful to liquefy or soften the local oedema. |
| Elaboration | It is indicated in S`hopha ( oedema ), having mild and stable pain. It helps to liquefy the local tenderness and should be done with a fingertip or Ven`unaad`ee ( probe ) by applying gentle pressure over it. External Oleation and sudation over tender area should be done before Vimlaapana . These substances are used externally as per the dominance of related Dosha . Oedema due to dominant DoshaIndicated DrugsVaataDevadaaru (Cedurus Devadaaara), S`hunt`hee (Zinziber officinalis)PittaDoorvaa (Cynadon doctylon), Chandana (Santalum album)KaphaAs`hvagandhaa (Withania somonifera), Trivrit (operculum turpethum) |
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