| Keyword | Kes`hya |
| Type | D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | केश्यं केशहितम् । अ.हृ.सू.५।६०अरुणदत्त. |
| Reference | A.H.Su.5/60 Arun`adatta |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – suitable for hair |
| Implied Meaning | Substances, which nourish hair, are called Kes`hya. |
| Elaboration | Nourishment and oiliness of hair depends upon Kapha . Depletion of Kapha leads to Rasakshaya ( depletion of Rasa ). Substances in Jeevaneeya Gan`a function as Kes`hya by nourishing Rasa. Due to obstruction of Rasavaha Srotas, nourishment of hair is hampered. Substances like Bhringaraaja , Nirgun`d`ee act as Kes`hya by cleansing and opening Srotasa. Kes`ha ( hair ) is the tissue specific waste product of Asthi ( bone ) metabolism. Substances like Aamalakee, Mustaa act as Kes`hya by digestion and purification of Asthi Dhaatu . These substances are used internally as well as externally in Alopecia, early greying of hairs etc. |
| Antonym | Akes`hya |
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