| Keyword | Kotha |
| Type | N. |
| Etymology/ Definition | कोथ इति क्लेदस्यातिशयः । च.सू.२०।/१५ चक्रपाणि |
| Reference | C.Su.20/15, A.H.Su.12/52 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – Putrefaction, corruption. A sore, gangrene, a disease of the eyes ( inflammation and ulceration of the angles of the eyelids ) |
| Implied Meaning | It is one of the diseases, which develops from Pitta Dosha only ( Naanaatmaja Vyaadhi ). It means putrefaction of Dhaatu. ( Especially Maamsa Kotha ). |
| Elaboration | In a healthy state each body constituent is in its natural form, consistency, appearance and performs normal functions. Kotha is a state in which due to dominance of intense and hot attributes of Pitta , fleshy body tissue gets putrefied, which lead to development of excessive Kleda ( liquid waste ). |
| Synonyms | S`hon`ita Kleda, Maamsa Kleda |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Abscess, Gangrene |
| Antonym | Vais ` hadya |
Last updated on June 14th, 2021 at 10:54 am