As per the definition, the substance that has the ability to counter the effects of the causative factors and remove the sprouts or swellings that are seen on the walls of the anal canal and rectum. It is characterised by bleeding per rectum, intense pain, constipation, discharge and enlarged bulging blood vessels which may also resemble prolapse. The main cause of the Arsha is Apana vayu vitiatin. This vitiated Apana Vayu will lead to constipation and over a course of time it leads to the manifestation of Arsha which is named after its characteristic intense pain. But the main cause of Apana Vayu vitiation is the Agnimandya or loss of proper digestion. Thus irrespective of what the causes are, the substances that are helpful in the relief of the symptoms, causes and in total the disease ARSHA is to be considered as ARSHOGHNA. The effect represents the action of the medicament against the disease in total thus getting the name of ARSHOGHNA to the activity. As the site of manifestation of Arsha, the substance is going to act on the region mainly in the repair of constipation, correction of Agni thus promoting proper digestion and easy evacuation. Based on this understanding, the properties that are necessary should be those against the Vata Dosha namely MADHURA, KASHAYA OR AMLA RASA, MADHURA OR AMLA VIPAKA  USHNA VEERYA, LAGHU AND  SNIGDHA GUNA. Among the properties enlisted Laghu is included as it is needed to enhance the Agni which is the main cause of the disease. The correction of the Agni will lead to the control of Vata Dosha which relieves constipation and thus removing the cause of the disease completely.