Abstract Introduction: Laghu (Light), Ushna (Hot), Tikshna (Sharp), Vishada (Clear), Rukshya (Dry), Sukshma (Minute), Khara (Rough) and Sara (Mobile) are the attributes of the Dravyas of Lekhaneeya Mahakashaya. These characteristics of Dravyas promote the depletion of Kapha Dosha, the stimulation of Agni (digestive enzymes), the absorbing of Dhatus (body tissues) and Malas (body excreta) and the Sushka (drying) of those undesirable Dhatus-Malas.