| Keyword | Dhaavana |
| Type | C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | धावने प्रक्षालने । सु.चि.२२।३१ डल्हण. |
| Reference | S.Chi.22/31 D`alhan`a |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – washing , cleansing |
| Implied Meaning | It is a type of treatment procedure , which is advocated for purification of body parts . |
| Elaboration | Due to causative factors , vitiated Doshaa _ s get lodged into various body parts . Purificatory measure used for the removal of deeply situated Doshaa _ s is called Dhaavana . E . g . Vran ` a Dhaavana ( purification of ulcers ), Yoni Dhaavana ( Vaginal douche ). Substances used for purification are mainly of astringent taste . Some regularly used astringent substances are : Lodhra , Manjisht ` haa , Khadira . |
| Synonyms | Vis ` hodhana |
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