| Keyword | Navadhaanya |
| Type | B.P. |
| Etymology/ Definition | नवधान्य – नवमिति वर्षं यावत् । सु. सू. ४६/५१ डल्हण |
| Reference | A.H.Su.6/25,S.Su.46/51 D`alhan`a, A.H.Su.29/ 39 |
| Implied Meaning | Food grains within one year of harvesting are called Navadhaanya . |
| Elaboration | Fresh grains ( just harvested ) are Abhishyandi ( cause excess exudation from tissue pores and block them by it ). Vaagbhat`a advises to avoid fresh grains in those individuals who are suffering from various ulcers as they aggravate three Dosha and cause excessive production of liquid waste ( Kleda ), which delays healing of ulcers. Food grains after one year and before two years of harvesting are called Puraan`a Dhaanya. Beyond two years grains loose their potency and are devoid of essence. Hence they should not be used. |
| Synonyms | Nootana Dhaanya |
| Antonym | Puraan`a Dhaanya |
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