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Kotha

KeywordKotha
TypeN.
Etymology/ Definitionकोथ इति क्लेदस्यातिशयः । च.सू.२०।/१५ चक्रपाणि
ReferenceC.Su.20/15, A.H.Su.12/52
Literary MeaningM / W – Putrefaction, corruption. A sore, gangrene, a disease of the eyes ( inflammation and ulceration of the angles of the eyelids )
Implied MeaningIt is one of the diseases, which develops from Pitta Dosha only ( Naanaatmaja Vyaadhi ). It means putrefaction of Dhaatu. ( Especially Maamsa Kotha ).
ElaborationIn 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 ).
SynonymsS`hon`ita Kleda, Maamsa Kleda
Contemporary ColloquialAbscess, Gangrene
AntonymVais hadya

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