| Keyword | Chhardinigrahan`a |
| Type | D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | छर्दिं निगृह्णाति हन्ति इति छर्दिनिग्रहणः । च. सू.४/१४ |
| Reference | C.Su.4/14 |
| Literary Meaning | छर्दि means vomiting and Nigrahan`a means to hold down or to suppress |
| Implied Meaning | Substances, which hold down or suppress the vomiting are termed as Chhardinigrahan`a . |
| Elaboration | These substances act in two different modes. 1. Aggravated Udaana Vaayu induces छर्दि ( vomiting ). Substances like Ghee, juice of pomegranate, ginger etc. suppress vomiting by pacifying the aggravated Udaana . 2. A few substances pacify symptoms like burning sensation ( aggravation of Pitta ), nausea ( aggravation of Kapha ) and act as agents suppressing vomiting. The following terms can be understood on similar lines: Hikkaa Nigrahan`a – Substances, which suppress hiccups Trishn`aa Nigrahan`a – Substances, which suppress thirst |
| Synonyms | Chhardis`haamaka , Chhardighna |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Anti emetic |
| Antonym | Vaamaka |
Last updated on June 10th, 2021 at 11:26 am