AH-Su-Chapter 30: Kshar-Agni Karma Vidhi / Alkali and Thermal Cautery Procedure
Kshara Sresthata – advantages of alkaline cautery:- Of all the sharp instruments and accessory instruments, Kshara (caustic alkali) is the best. It performs many functions such as incising, excising etc; It can be used even in inaccessible places. Success can be obtained by its use even in diseases which are very difficult to cure and also because it can be used even in the form of a drink. 1 – 2. Paneeya Kshara indication – In a drinkable form it is used in Arsha – haemorrhoids, Agnisada – dyspepsia, Ashma – renal calculus, Gulma – Tumors of the abdomen Udara – ascites, enlargement of the abdomen Garavisha – chronic poisoning etc. Pratisarana Kshara Yogya - In the form direct application, Kshara can be used in Mashaka – moles – warts, Shvitra – leucoderma, Bahya Arsha – external piles, Kushta – skin diseases Supti – anesthetic patches, Bhagandara – rectal fistula, Arbuda – cancerous growth, Granthi – tumour, fibroid Dushta Nadi vrana – foul and s...