Rainwater

आन्तरिक्षजलम्

Rainwater is Antariksha Jala, sweet, light, and cooling. Caught fresh in autumn in gold or silver, Sharad's Hansodaka soothes Pitta and lightens the body.

What is Rainwater in Seasons (Antariksha Jala / आन्तरिक्षजल)?

Antariksha Jala (atmospheric/rainwater) varies in properties based on the season of collection. The text describes the ideal collection method: rainwater should be collected in clean gold, silver, or earthen vessels. Water collected during Sharad Ritu (autumn) when the sun and moon are both visible is considered the best variety of rainwater, known as Hansodaka. Rainwater properties change with seasons - it may become heavier or contaminated depending on the atmospheric conditions and the surface it contacts after falling. Verses 19-21.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 12

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

Jivaniya (life-giving)
Tarpana (satiating)
Hridya (cardiotonic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 12

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