REVIEW ON THE ADVANCEMENTS IN DIFFERENT TYPES OF KSHARSUTRA AND THEIR USES IN VARIOUS DISEASES
*Fabiha Hussain Kazi, Ramesh Vanaji Ahire and Aparna Abhay Raut
ABSTRACT
Ksharsutra- an Ayurvedic para-surgical procedure refers to corrosive or caustic thread used in the treatment of various diseases like Nadivrana (Sinus), Bhagandara (Fistula-in-ano), Arsha (Hemorrhoids), etc. Chakrapani Dutta was the first person to mention the method of preparation of Ksharsutra with its indication in Bhagandara (Fistula-in-ano) and Arsha (Hemorrhoids). In the present era, Ksharsutra is used for various other diseases like excision of warts, excessive nipple, extra digits, small benign tumours etc. Kshar used in the formation of Ksharsutra has the properties like Tridoshaghna, Saumyata, Dahana, Pachana, Darana, Katuka, Ushna, Tikshna, Shodhana, Ropana, Lekhana, Shoshana, Stambhana, etc. which perform the work of incision, puncture and scarification to relieve derangements of the Tridosha and uniformly affects the diseased part to which they are applied. From traditional methods of Ksharsutra preparation, Snuhi ksheer and Apamarga Kshar are widely used but now the recent researches have proved that other medicated threads like Nimba Ksharsutra, Palash Ksharsutra, etc. have more beneficial effects than it. This review focuses on the advancements in the drugs used in preparing Ksharsutra and its application in various diseases in present era.
Keywords: Ksharsutra- An ayurvedic para-surgical procedure, Kshar, Nimba Ksharsutra, Palash Ksharsutra, Bhagandara, Fistula-in-ano.
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