Stambhana: Difference between revisions
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==Contextual meanings== | ==Contextual meanings== | ||
The term | The term ‘stambhana’ denotes the following meanings in different contexts: | ||
*To check the bleeding e.g.raktastambhana (styptic/hemostatic) | *To check the bleeding e.g.raktastambhana (styptic/hemostatic) | ||
*To restrict the flow of stools (constipating) e.g.malavashtambha (constipation) | *To restrict the flow of stools (constipating) e.g.malavashtambha (constipation) | ||