Abstract
Kshara is mentioned only in post-Vedic literature. Whilst Charaka Samhita applies only to Detailed description of its preparation, classification, indication and description for Kshara In Susruta Samhita, contraindications are available. Kshara is defined as one of the Upayantras or AnuSastras. It is a medicine, prepared out of the dried plants water soluble ashes by a special process known as Kshara kalpana.It is considered to be between Shashtra and Pradhan because of its Chedana, Bhedana, Lekhana and, Anushashtra Karma, as it is said, to be Tridoshaghna and for special techniques to be used. Susruta has characterised"TatraKsharanatKshananadva Kshara" The medication has distinctive Ksharan or Kshanan properties. Ksharan, meaning either good or unhealthy, kills fleshy mass. Paneeya Kshara is indicated in good number of diseases by ancient Acharyas. Tilanal Paneeya kshara is mentation in Rasatarangini and used in various diseases.
Highlights
Kshara Karma procedure has been in started since 500 BC
Kshar kalpana is one of the important kalpana in Ayurveda. It is a medicine, prepared out of the dried plants water soluble ashes by a special process known as Kshar kalpana
Preparation of Ash of Tila Panchanga Fresh and measured raw materials were collected and weighed using a weighing machine and Durgesh Kumar et al, Analytical study of Tila nal Paneeya Kshara were Permitted to dry in the sunshine
Summary
Kshara Karma procedure has been in started since 500 BC. The word "Kshara" has different derivations. Derivation from Ksharana means violence i.e. violence on unhealthy tissues. Kshar kalpana is one of the important kalpana in Ayurveda. It is a medicine, prepared out of the dried plants water soluble ashes by a special process known as Kshar kalpana. Kshar kalpana has special importance as they have wide therapeutic utility and are required in low doses. The Pratisaraniya Kshara is further divided into three types, i.e., Mridu, Madhya and Tikshna. It is used externally as well as internally as a medicine in various diseases. Kshar has great importance in Kaya chikitsa and Shalya chikitsa
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