Hindu Medicine c8.115
Hindu Medicine c8.115
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c8.115
The wind moving in the mouth or face (vaktra) is called " prāṇa," " breathing forward." It upholds the body. It causes the food to enter and supports the other forces of the life-breath (prāṇa) of the body. When upset it causes hiccough, asthma, and similar afflictions.