[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) › c8.207 # Hindu Medicine c8.207 Hindu Medicine c8.207 - **Language:** English ### [c8.207](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8.207) During this course of transformation and concentration from chyle to seed, the life-energy abides in each component of the body for an equal period. It accomplishes the full cycle of refinement by turning into semen during the period of a lunar month. Conversely with women, in the same rhythm, it turns into menstrual blood which feeds the embryo. - [Previous: c8.206](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8.206) - [Next: c8.208](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8.208) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8.207](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8.207) · Pramāṇa