[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [Hindu Medicine](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948) › c8.115 # Hindu Medicine c8.115 Hindu Medicine c8.115 - **Language:** English ### [c8.115](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.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. - [Previous: c8.114](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8.114) - [Next: c8.116](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8.116) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8.115](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8.115) · Pramāṇa