Expository aspect for action of Ksharaplota

Kshara Karma or chemical cauterization described in Ayurveda as one of the Anushastras (Minimum Assess Surgery). It is considered superior in all types of Anushstra due to its efficacy in conditions where all other measures failed to cure diseases or surgical interventions. Healing of wounds and cuts is a very difficult if wound or cuts becomes worse and turned to Dushta Varna due to negligence and the inappropriate approaches of treatment. However wound healing is a natural defense mechanism of body but in complicated and severe cases there are need of therapeutic practices toboost healing mechanism of body. Father of Indian surgery Sushruta mentioned use of dressing materials such as; Pichu, Plota, Kawalika and Vikeshika for the management of Dushta Vrana, Plota used to clean & covers the Vrana very deeply and helps to removes debris of wounds effectively. Considering these all facts present article emphasized mode of action of Ksharaplota (Alkaline Medicated Gauze) for exploring its surgical significance with logical interventions. Keywords: VranaShodhana, VranaRopana, DushtaVrana, Action of Ksharaplota, Alkaline Medicated Gauze