Hot Quality

Heating quality that stimulates gastric fire, circulation, and digestion; promotes cleansing but also irritability

Definition

Ushna is the hot quality that stimulates gastric fire, improving circulation, digestion, absorption, and assimilation. It promotes cleansing and expansion but can also generate anger and irritability.

Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Glossary

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