| Keyword | Samas`hana |
| Type | B.P./ N. |
| Etymology/ Definition | मिश्रं पथ्यमपथ्यं च भुक्तं समशनं मतम् । अ.हृ.सू.८/३३ |
| Reference | A.H.Su.8/33, C.Chi.15/233, S.Su.46/ 508 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – eating together |
| Implied Meaning | Consumption of wholesome and unwholesome food together is called Samas ` hana. |
| Elaboration | Various types of incompatible food come under the term Samas ` hana , which has harmful effect on body. Cow milk is good to strengthen all body constituents and wholesome to all individuals. If it is consumed in combination with fish, the result is various diseases like Kusht`ha ( various types of skin diseases ). It aggravates Tridosha . It is the causative factor for diseases like Kaasa ( cough ), S`hvaasa ( breathlessness ), Hikkaa ( hiccups )( S. U. 50 / 5 ). |
| Synonyms | Viruddhaas`hana |
| Antonym | Anas`hana, Vishamaas`hana |
Last updated on June 17th, 2021 at 05:02 am