Stambhana (स्तम्भन)

Stambhana is stopping or astringent therapy, one of the Shad-Upakrama. Its action is to stop or retard the excessive flo.

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Sanskrit Verse

स्तम्भनं यत् गतीनां रोधनं करोति।

— (Classical Interpretation)

Explanation

Stambhana is stopping or astringent therapy, one of the Shad-Upakrama. Its action is to stop or retard the excessive flow of bodily fluids. It has qualities opposite to Swedana (sudation). Substances that are cold (Sheeta), dry (Ruksha), and astringent (Kashaya), like Kutaja or unripe Bael fruit, have a Stambhana effect.

Clinical Importance

This therapy is used to treat conditions like diarrhea (Atisara), vomiting (Chhardi), and various bleeding disorders (Raktapitta). It must be used cautiously, as improperly stopping a flow can cause toxins to be trapped.