| Keyword | Medhaa |
| Type | B.P. |
| Etymology/ Definition | मेधा धारणवती धी । च. सू. २७/३५० चक्रपाणि |
| Reference | C.Su.27/350 Chakrapaan`i, S.Su. 2/3 D`alhan`a, S.Sha.1/18 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – mental vigour or power, intelligence, prudence, wisdom |
| Implied Meaning | It is the power of grasping and of comprehension of mind. This is an aspect of the intellect, which enables the person to perceive and retain the written word. |
| Elaboration | The drugs, which support grasping capacity of mind, are called Medhya Dravya. Medhaa is essential to understand the written word. Individuals representing Pitta constitution have good grasping power. |
| Antonym | Amedhya , Durmedhastvam |
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