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A review article onNimba Tikshna kshar

Author(s) Dr. MAMRAJ . ., Dr. Vishal Verma, Dr. Sheetal Verma
Country India
Abstract Ayurveda promises a disease-free, happy, and long life. Among the eight branches of Ayurveda, each branch consists of enormous knowledge, from basic concepts to critical healthcare strategies. Shalya tantra, a prime branch in Astanga Ayurveda, is rich in many aspects of modern surgical concepts. This branch has immense potential to belt the solution of many challenging and unresolved complicated surgical ailments. Acharya Sushruta the pioneer in the field of surgery described four principles of therapeutic types in the management of Arsha, i.e., Bheshaja, Kshara karma, Agni Karma, and Shastra Karma. Ayurvedic approach especially Kshara Karma stands for better than modern therapeutic option in terms of safety, ease, low cost, devoid of post-operative complications, and can be done as an OPD procedure with minimal setup. Nimba Pratisaraneeya Kshara has been mentioned throughout the classical literature for Arsha, described as an Upakrama, and is the best substitute for surgical procedure. Nimba Pratisaraneeya teekshna Kshara has antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties and is especially told by Acharya Sushruta. It can be successfully used in managing Ardra Arshas without any post-operative complications. Pratisaraneeya Kshara ( kshar lepa) is an external application of Kshara whereas internal use of Kshara is known as Paniya Kshara. Acharya Dalhana, the commentator of Sushruta explained that the substance which produces Shodhana of bodily Dosha, Dhatu, Maladi because of its Ksharana action is called Kshara. It is known as Kshara (alkali) also because of its corrosive nature (Ksharana), Kshara has benefits like Chedana, Bhedana, Lekhana, Shodhana, and Ropana properties with early haemostasis and total eradication of infection, so that it reduces recurrence, helps for the wound healing and also the duration of treatment is less. Though many researchers have been carried on Nimba to date, this review is done to highlight the significance of the Kshara property in Nimba along with its therapeut
Keywords Arsha, Ksharkarma, Kshar Lepa , Agnikarma, Ayurveda, Sushruta.
Field Sociology > Health
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On 2025-04-24
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.42238
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9gh74

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