| Keyword | Trishn`aa Nigrahan`eeya |
| Type | D.G. |
| Reference | C.Su.4/14 |
| Literary Meaning | Pacifying Thirst |
| Implied Meaning | These drugs pacify thirst. These are a group of substances, when administered, pacify thirst and give relief. |
| Elaboration | Thirst ( as a symptom ) is due to the vitiation of Vaayu and Agni . These two aggravated Dosha deplete Jala ( body fluids ). Treatment of thirst is to pacify Vaata and Agni . This is achieved by S`hrita S`heeta Jala ( boiled and cooled water ) Charaka Samhitaa has discribed group of 10 drugs as Trishn`aa Nigrahan`eeya. E. g. Naagara, Dhanvayavaasa, Mustaa etc. |
| Synonyms | Trishn`aa S`haamaka |
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