| Keyword | Stambhana |
| Type | D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | स्तम्भन स्तम्भयति यतिमन्तं चलं ध्रुवम्। च. सू. २२/१२, स्तंम्भनः अतीसारादीनाम् । सु.सू.४६/५१६ डल्हण |
| Reference | C.Su.22/12, Sh.S.P.4/13,S.Su.46/516 D`alhan`a |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – stopping, arresting |
| Implied Meaning | Dravya when used effectively inhibit the hyperactivity or the abnormal flow of body constituents from the body and establish the normal movement pattern. |
| Elaboration | This activity is not restricted to Vaata Dosha alone but encompasses a wide spectrum ( e. g. to arrest diarrhoea, bleeding, arresting flow of S`hukra ). These Dravya possess attributes like dry, cold, mild, soft, subtle, tender yet firm, fluid and stable e. g. Kut`aja ( Holarrhena antidysenterica ). The site of their action varies e. g. in vomiting the site will be stomach ; in diarrhoea it would be the small or large intestine. |
| Synonyms | Graahi , Sangraahaka |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Anti diarrhoeal / binding agent |
| Antonym | Rechaka |
Last updated on June 17th, 2021 at 08:51 am