| Keyword | Jeevaneeya |
| Type | C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | जीवने हितम जीवनीयम् । च.सू.४/१ चक्रपाणि |
| Reference | C.Su.4/1 Chakrapaan`i |
| Literary Meaning | Life supporting |
| Implied Meaning | Substances, which are beneficial to body constituents and impart healthy life to an individual are called Jeevaneeya. |
| Elaboration | These substances have mainly dominance of Prithvee and Aapa Mahaabhoota dominant Madhura Rasa ( sweet taste ). Sweet taste induces strength to all body constituents. Healthy Dhaatu remain in a balanced state and avoid diseases. If body constituents are strong the recovery from any disease will be fast. The Jeevaneeya substances prevent depletion of body constituents ( Dhaatukshaya Nivaaran`a ), stabilise the Dosha and Dhaatu ( Dhaatu Saamya ) and replenish Praan ` a. In healthy state Jeevana means life, which is main function of Rakta Dhaatu . These substances support blood and function as promoter of life, Jeevaneeya . These substances possess sweet, unctuous and cold attributes e. g. cow milk as the best Jeevaneeya substance. In Charaka Samhitaa group of ten life – supporting substances ( Jeevaneeya Das`hemaani ) are described. E. g. Jeevantee ( Leptadenia reticulata ), Maashaparn`ee ( Termanus labialis ) etc. |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Nourishing agents |
| Antonym | Praan`ahara, Visha |
Last updated on June 14th, 2021 at 07:13 am