Chikitsaa Prakaara: S`hon`ita Aasthaapana

Prakaara Paribhaashaa:
Stopping the bleeding from the wound is termed as S`hon`ita Aasthaapana.

Pradhaanakarma:
These measures should be taken when the bleeding does not stop naturally. There are 4 ways of stopping bleeding.

1. Sandhaana Ligation of blood vessels or sprinkling of astringent powders.
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3. Skandana Cold fomentation or giving S`heeta Dravya internally.
4. Paachana Removal of clot or slough by application of Kshaara.
5. Dahana This is cauterization by Tapta S`halaakaa or cautery.

Other Description:
In modern era hydrogen peroxide is used for this purpose or an instrument to remove the clot or slough.

Last updated on March 3rd, 2021 at 11:07 am