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Aas`hchotana

KeywordAas`hchotana
TypeC.
Etymology/ Definitionआश्चोतनं अक्षिपूरणम्। सु.सू.४५/५७ डल्हण
ReferenceC.Chi.26/239 Chakrapaan`i, S.U.18/44, A.H.Su.23/1,C.Su.45/57 D`alhan`a
Literary MeaningM / W – aspersion, sprinkling
Implied MeaningA type of ophthalmic treatment in which a medicine is put in eye by drop – by – drop method.
ElaborationFor 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
SynonymsAkshiseka
Contemporary ColloquialEye drops

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