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S`hamana

KeywordS`hamana
TypeC.
Etymology/ Definitionन शोधयति यद्दोषान् समान्नोदीरयत्यपि ।
समीकरोति विषमान् शमनं तच्च सप्तधा । अ.हृ.सू.१४।६
ReferenceA.H.Su.14/6-7
Literary MeaningM / W – allaying , pacification
Implied MeaningS`hamana is the palliative treatment, which does not expel the aggravated Dosha but pacifies them and does not excite the normal Dosha .
ElaborationS`hamana is of seven types:
1. Paachana – converting the Aama ( undigested food ) 2. Deepana – improving the digestive capacity
3. Kshut Nigraha – to restrict food intake, fasting
4. Trit` Nigraha – to restrict water intake
Vyaayaama – physical exercise
Aatapa Sevaa – sun bath
Maaruta Sevaa – exposure to free air
Also Praan`aayaama according to some.
SynonymsPras`hamana
AntonymS`hodhana

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