| Keyword | Brimhan`a |
| Type | D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | बृंहणं देहवृद्धिकरम् । सु. सू. ४५/६३ डल्हण |
| Reference | C.Su.22/9, S.Su.45/112 D`alhan`a, S.Su.45/63, C.Chi.10/11 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – big or strong nourishment |
| Implied Meaning | One of the six Upakrama , six types of applications of medicine. Brimhan`a Dravya means nutritive substance. |
| Elaboration | 1. It is one of the treatment modalities, which is indicated in Kris`ha ( slim ) individuals to increase body mass. Brimhan`a ( nutritive ) action is mainly related with Dhaatu like Maamsa , Meda . 2. These substances possess attributes like Sthira ( stable ), Mridu , S`hlakshn`a ( tender yet firm ), Guru ( heavy ), S`heeta ( cold ), Manda ( slow ), Sthoola ( coarse ), Pichchhila ( slimy ). These substances have dominance of Prithvee and Aapa Mahaabhoota . 3. Brimhan`a Basti is a type of enema, which is indicated in Apatarpan`ottha Vikaara ( diseases caused by depletion of body constituents ) |
| Synonyms | Balya, Dehavriddhikaram |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Nutritive |
| Antonym | Lekhana , Kars`han`a , Kshapan ` a |
Last updated on June 10th, 2021 at 10:44 am