| Keyword | Kshudra Dhaanya Varga |
| Type | D.G. |
| Reference | S.Su.46/21 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W -. an inferior kind of grain, shrivelled grain |
| Implied Meaning | Kshudra Dhaanya comprises group of creals having substandard qualities hence they can not nourish Dhaatu. |
| Elaboration | This group is explained by Sus`hruta . It comprises of Koradoosha, S`hyaamaaka, Neevaara, S`haantanu, Varaka, Uddaalaka, Priyangu, Madhoolikaa, Nandeemukhee, Kuruvinda, Gavedhuka, Baruka, etc. General qualities of Kshudra Dhaanya: It is hot, astringent and sweet in taste. It is dry. It is Kat`u in Vipaaka . It pacifies Kapha . It causes constipation. |
| Synonyms | Kudhaanya |
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