| Keyword | Kudhaanya |
| Type | B.P. |
| Etymology/ Definition | कुधान्येति कुत्सितानि कुधान्यानि । ४६/२० डल्हण |
| Reference | S.Su.46/20 D`alhan`a |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – inferior kind of grain |
| Implied Meaning | Grain of inferior kind is called Kudhaanya . It has a tendency to vitiate Dosha. |
| Elaboration | Sus`hruta describes a separate group of inferior grain. Kordushaka , which comprises grain like S`hyaamaaka ( a kind of cultivated millet ), Neevaara ( wild rice ), S`haantanu , Priyangu etc. They are hot in potency and have attributes like sweet, rough, pungent Vipaaka ( post digestive taste ), anti diuretic etc. They pacify Kapha while aggravating Vaata and Pitta. |
| Antonym | Pravara Dhaanya |
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