| Keyword | Udarda Pras`hamana |
| Type | D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | उदर्द वरटीदनकारः शोथः, तत्प्रशमनः उदर्दप्रशमनः । च. सू. ४/८ चक्रपाणि |
| Reference | C.Su.4/8 |
| Literary Meaning | उदर्द means erysipelas ( M / W ), Pras`hamana means Pacifying |
| Implied Meaning | The drugs pacifying उदर्द are Udarda Pras`hamana . |
| Elaboration | उदर्द is a localised oedema ( शोथ ) in shape of oyster manifested on the skin. It is devoid of opening. It is cause due to vitiation of Kapha . Drugs, which subsides Udarda, are call as Udarda Pras`hamana . In Charaka Samhitaa , group of 10 drugs is explained as Udarda Pras`hamana Gan`a. E. g. Tinduka, Priyaala, Badara, etc. |
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