| Keyword | Paarthiva Dravya |
| Type | D.G. |
| Reference | C.Su.1 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – Earthen, Earthy, Earthly, being in or relating to or coming from the earth, Terrestrial |
| Implied Meaning | In this group, all minerals and metals are considered. |
| Elaboration | Paarthiva material possesses the qualities like Guru ( heavy to digest ), Manda ( slow acting ), Kat`hina ( hard ), S`hlakshn`a ( firm yet smooth ), Sthira ( steady ), Sthoola ( Thick ). These materials have dominance of qualities of Prithvi Mahaabhoota . E. g. Suvarn`a ( Gold ), S`hilaajatu ( black bitumen ) etc. Due to non – decaying property of these materials most of drugs which belong to category are useful for Rasaayana Chikitsaa . |
| Synonyms | Bhauma |
| Antonym | Jaleeya, Aagneya, Vaayaveeya, Aakaas`heeya |
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