Scraping Action

Ayurvedic pharmacological action meaning the scraping away of fat and toxins from the body, attributed to bitter and astringent tastes.

Lekhana: The Scraping Action

Lekhana is the Ayurvedic pharmacological action meaning scraping — specifically the scraping away of fat and toxins (ama) from the tissues and channels of the body. Both bitter and astringent tastes exhibit lekhana properties, making them cleansing and useful in conditions of excess fat, toxins, and kapha accumulation.

Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Chapter Nine: Digestion and Nutrition

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