| Keyword | Aas`hchotana |
| Type | C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | आश्चोतनं अक्षिपूरणम्। सु.सू.४५/५७ डल्हण |
| Reference | C.Chi.26/239 Chakrapaan`i, S.U.18/44, A.H.Su.23/1,C.Su.45/57 D`alhan`a |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – aspersion, sprinkling |
| Implied Meaning | A type of ophthalmic treatment in which a medicine is put in eye by drop – by – drop method. |
| Elaboration | For all the ophthalmic diseases Aas`hchotana is the first treatment. The medicine used for Aas`hchotana is prepared from various formulations. It is indicated in various ophthalmic conditions like congestion and itching of eyes, eye ache. It should not be given at night. Types – 1. Snehana 2. Lekhana 3. Ropan`a |
| Synonyms | Akshiseka |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Eye drops |
Last updated on June 9th, 2021 at 07:09 am