| Keyword | Pramitaas`hana |
| Type | B.P. |
| Etymology/ Definition | प्रमितभोजनं तु तद् उच्यते, यदतिक्रान्तवेलं भुक्तम् । अ.हृ.नि.१/१४ अरुणदत्त |
| Reference | C.Su.25/40 Chakrapaan`i, A.H.Ni.1/14 Arun`adatta, C.Chi.29/8 |
| Implied Meaning | It means consumption of food in very less quantity. It is a method of choice for reducing the body constituents, for reducing weight ( Karshan`a ). |
| Elaboration | Vaagbhat`a describes it as a general causative factor for various diseases. As per Arun ` adatta consumption of Pulaaka Dhaanya ( shrivelled grains ) is also termed as Pramitaas ` hana. It is one causative factor for dysentery. It decreases digestive power, and aggravates Vaata . From the treatment point of view it is advised in obese persons, which helps to reduce excessive fat deposition resulting in positive deprivation of weight. |
| Synonyms | Heenamaatra Bhojana |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Fasting |
| Antonym | Adhyas ` hana , Ajeern ` aas ` hana |
Last updated on June 16th, 2021 at 06:50 am