Pranahara

Depletion or loss of prana (vital life force); one of the recognized signs of impaired agni.

Definition

Pranahara is the depletion or loss of prana, the vital life force. It is recognized as one of the signs of impaired agni and presents as breathlessness, weakness, and dullness of perception.

Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Glossary

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