| Keyword | Ars`hoghna |
| Type | C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | अर्शांसि घ्नन्ति इति अर्शोघ्नानि । |
| Reference | C.Su.4/11 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – ‘ Ars`ha’ means hemorrhoids, piles , ‘ Ghna’ means destroying, removing , killing. |
| Implied Meaning | These are the procedures or drugs, which cure haemorrhoids. |
| Elaboration | Charaka has explained group of medicines, which cures haemorrhoids, is called as Ars`hoghna Gan`a . E. g. Kut`aja, Bilva ( Aegle marmelos ) etc. S`hastra Karma ( Chhedana ), Kshaara Karma ( alkaline cauterization ) and Agni Karma are Ars`hoghna procedure . |
| Synonyms | Ars`hohara |
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