| Keyword | Aas`hukaaree |
| Type | B.P. |
| Etymology/ Definition | आशुकारी तथा आशुत्वात् धावति अम्भसि तैलवत् । सु.सू.४६/५२४ |
| Reference | S.Su.46/ 524, C.Chi.24/32 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – fast, quick, going quickly |
| Implied Meaning | It is an attribute . Aas`hukaaree due to its quick acting nature spreads like oil on water. |
| Elaboration | It is an attribute of विष ( poison ). Due to this attribute विष has capacity to cause immediate death. Madya also possesses Aas ` hukaaree attribute due to which it immediately spreads in channels and reduces Prasaada attribute of Oja . रक्तपित्त is a Mahaagada ( serious disease ) and it afflicts the patient very quickly. It manifests itself like fire and affects instantaneously ( S`highrakaaree ). Therefore the physician who is well versed in aetiology, signs and symptoms of this disease should immediately proceed for treatment. Similarly विसर्प ( herpes ) is considered as Aas ` hukaaree disease. |
| Synonyms | As`huga ( C. Chi. 24 / 32 ) |
| Antonym | Chirakaaree |
Last updated on June 9th, 2021 at 07:11 am