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Utkhanana

KeywordUtkhanana
TypeC.
ReferenceS.Chi.11/12
Literary MeaningM / W – digging out
Implied MeaningIt is digging kind of physical exercise advised in patients of Prameha.
ElaborationThis is an exercise indicated in Prameha ( diabetes mellitus ). When the patient of Prameha is obese, then he is advised to do heavy exercises like digging. It decreases Kapha Dosha and Meda ( fat ) so it is useful in Prameha . This is also helpful to cure obesity. If the patient is obese and strong, then he should dig a well.
SynonymsKhanana

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