The Compendium of Caraka 3.1.17
English (machine translation) 3.1.17
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3.1.17
Alkali, moreover, endowed with heat, sharpness, and lightness, moistens at first and afterwards dries out; it is used for digesting, burning, and piercing; when used to excess, it brings about harm to the hair, eyes, heart, and virility.
Commentaries (1)
- Jalpakalpataru — Gaṅgādhara Kaviratna 1860, Sanskrit
Linked texts (1)
- Carakasaṃhitā — Agniveśa (Āyurveda) & Caraka, Sanskrit