| Keyword | Santarpan`a |
| Type | C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | तृप्तिकारके संतर्पण शब्द प्रयोग:। च.सू.२३/३ चक्रपाणि, सन्तर्पण: तृप्तिकर: । सु. सू. ४६।३४ डल्हण |
| Reference | C.Su.23/3 Chakrapaan`i, S.Su.46/34 D`alhan`a |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – the act of satiating or refreshing , refreshment , means of strengthening |
| Implied Meaning | 1. Santarpan`a ( satiating or strengthening therapy ), is one of the basic treatment aspects described by Aachaarya. 2. Santarpan`a is also referred to as Tripti ( satisfaction, an effect of adequate and of likable food consumption ). 3. A beverage prepared from Saktu ( Hordeum vulgare, Barley ) |
| Elaboration | Santarpan`a is a treatment modality described by Charakaacharya . Six basic ways to treat any disease – Langhana ( depleting therapy ), Brimhan`a ( notification therapy ), Snehana ( oleation ), Rookshan`a ( desiccation therapy ), Svedana ( fomentation, sudation therapy ), Stambhana ( detaining ) These are grouped in two ways – Santarpan`a ( strenthening therapy ) and Apatarpan`a ( depleting therapy ) Brimhan`a , Snehana and Stambhana are said to be satiating or strengthening type of treatment modalities. Remaining Langhana ( depleting therapy ), Rookshan`a ( desiccation therapy ), Svedana ( sudation therapy ) are grouped in Apatarpan`a type of treatment modalities. Madhura ( sweet ), Snigdha ( unctuous ), Guru ( heavy to digest ), Pichchhila ( slimy ) substances are used for Santarpan`a ( satiating or strengthening therapy ). Rooksha ( dry ) substances also lead to Santarpan`a . E. g. Saktu ( Hordeum vulgare, Barley ). Santarpan`a Dravya ( satiating or strengthening substances ) create feeling of satisfaction. It is important that food after consumption should give satisfaction. Santarpan`a is an Upakrama to nourish a person who is debilitated chronically. Continuous Santarpan`a is needed in this case. Diseases caused due to Santarpan`a are treated with Apatarpan`a . ( C. Su. 23 / 25 ) Quick Santarpan`a prepared from sweet, sour, unctuous, and dry substances alongwith water is called Mantha ( a medicinal preparation in which other ingredients are mixed by stirring ). It gives strength, lustre, and stability to the body. |
| Synonyms | Tarpan`a |
| Antonym | Apatarpan`a |
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