| Keyword | Peyaa |
| Type | C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | पेया यवाग्वपरपर्याया सिक्थसमन्विता विरलद्रवा । सु.सू.४६/३४४ डल्हण |
| Reference | S.Su.46/342,344 D`alhan`a |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – any drink mixed with a small quantity of boiled rice |
| Implied Meaning | It is a dietary article prepared from grains or rice. It contains small quantity of boiled rice. |
| Elaboration | It is the second step in a dietary regime in post Panchakarma management, which promotes sweating ( Sveda Vardhaka ), Agni , and is Basti S`hodhinee ( bladder purifier, diuretic ). It pacifies hunger, thirst and lassitude due to its hydrating and nourishing attributes ( A. H. Su. 6 / 25, S. Su. 46 341 D`alhan`a ). |
| Synonyms | Yavaagoo ( S. Su. 46 / 344, D`alhan`a ) |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Rice gruel with minimally cooked grains |
Last updated on June 16th, 2021 at 05:37 am