Dhana

धाना

Dhana refers to roasted/popped grains. They are light, dry, absorbent, and relieve thirst. Different types of roasted grains are described. They are easier to digest than cooked grain preparations.

What is Dhana (Roasted Grain / धाना)?

Dhana refers to roasted/popped grains. They are light, dry, absorbent, and relieve thirst. Different types of roasted grains are described. They are easier to digest than cooked grain preparations.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 11

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Grahi (absorbent)
  • Lekhana (scraping)
  • Trishna-shamana (thirst-relieving)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 11

References in Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan

37 धाना व टि भनी ा तपणी लेखनी गु : । Dhana (fried barely and other grains) stays long in the stomach causing indigestion, is dry, satisfying, scarifying, and hard to digest.

— Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Annaswaroopa Food

Dhana is made by frying barely which is soaked in water and saktu is flour either raw or fried.

— Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Annaswaroopa Food

Source: Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Annaswaroopa Food

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