− | All the drugs that are characterized by liquid, thin, stable, cold properties and possessing sweet, bitter and astringent tastes are used for ''Stambhana'' (astringent/styptic) therapy. ''Stambhana'' is indicated in patients afflicted with ''pitta'', burned with ''kshara'' (alkali) and fire, those who are afflicted with vomiting, diarrhea, and those who are suffering from complications of excess sudation and poisoning. [32-33] | + | All the drugs that are characterized by liquid, thin, stable, cold properties and possessing sweet, bitter and astringent tastes are used for [[Stambhana]] (astringent/styptic) therapy. [[Stambhana]] is indicated in patients afflicted with [[pitta]], burned with kshara (alkali) and fire, those who are afflicted with vomiting, diarrhea, and those who are suffering from complications of excess sudation and poisoning. [32-33] |