KSHARA KARMA – AN EMERGING ALTERNATIVE TECHNIQUE FOR ANORECTAL DISORDERS
Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical and life sciences - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Acharya Sushruta, the great ancient Indian surgeon has mentioned a preparation named Kshara in his treatise Sushrut Samhita. Comparing with present context, chemically Kshara is an alkali with pH above 10 exhibiting sclerosant property along with other actions like Dahan (cauterisation), Shodhan (Cleansing) and Ropan (healing). In the present study, properties of Kshara its method of preparation indications, contraindications and probable mode of action are highlighted.
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Dr. Nimba Ram Choudhary
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