| Keyword | Vis`hada |
| Type | D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | क्षालने विशद:। अ.हृ.सू १/१८ हेमाद्रि |
| Reference | S.Su.46/524, A.H.Su.1/18 Hemaadri |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – clear , clean |
| Implied Meaning | This attribute mainly acts to evacuate or separate adherent Kapha Dosha from Srotas ( body channels ). This cleansing action is called Kshaalana . Dravya, with this capacity is called Vis`hada . |
| Elaboration | It is one of the 20 attributes ( Vims`hati Gun`a ). With cleansing kind of action it reduces Kapha . Dravya having Kashaaya ( astringent ) taste posses this cleansing property. E. g. honey. Action of this Gun`a is to increase Vaata by decreasing Kapha . Pichchhilatva ( slimy property ) of a substance is removed by Kshaalana capacity of Vis`hada attribute. This attribute is generated from Teja , Prithvee , Aakaas`ha , and Vaayu Mahaabhoota . E. g. Kshaara ( caustic alkalise ) |
| Antonym | Pichchhila |
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