| Keyword | Kshaara |
| Type | C |
| Etymology/ Definition | तत्र क्षरणात् क्षणनाद्वा क्षार:। सु. सू. ११।४ |
| Reference | S.Su.11/4 D`alhan`a, C.Su.26/9, |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – Caustic alkalise |
| Implied Meaning | Kshaara ( caustic alkalis ) is a type of subsidiary sharp instrument. It removes vitiated skin, flesh ( Kshan`anaad ), and hence it is called Kshaara . Treatment given with it is called Kshaara Karma . |
| Elaboration | Caustic alkalis are considered as superior subsidiary sharp instruments compared to leeches and अग्निकर्म ( Abrading, cauterisation ). Caustic alkalis have Aagneya property and are salty, pungent, hot and intense. Hence they act as Paachaka ( transform undigested food to digested food ), Vilayanam ( liquefaction of Vaata Kapha dominant oedema ), सौषधं ( purification of ulcer ), Ropan`a ( healing of purified ulcer ), S`hoshan`a absorption of liquid waste ( Kleda ), Stambhana ( arresting excessive bleeding ), and Lekhana ( scrapping of ulcers ). Types of Kshaara ( Caustic alkalise ) are: 1. Pratisaarn`iya – For external application in diseases like कुष्ठ ( Skin diseases ), abscess, tumour, piles 2. Paaneeya – For internal use in diseases like गुल्म ( abdominal tumour ), Ascites |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Caustic alkalis, chemical cautery |
Last updated on June 14th, 2021 at 11:11 am