Thin Gruel

पेया

Peya is a thin gruel prepared with more water and less rice grains. It is light, appetizing, digestive, and helps in normalizing the downward movement of Vata. It induces perspiration and is beneficial in fever, thirst, and weakness of digestive fire. Peya is heavier than Manda but lighter than Vilepi (thick gruel). It is recommended in the initial stages of Panchakarma therapy and during convalescence.

What is Thin Gruel (Peya / पेया)?

<p>Peya is a thin gruel prepared with more water and less rice grains. It is light, appetizing, digestive, and helps in normalizing the downward movement of Vata. It induces perspiration and is beneficial in fever, thirst, and weakness of digestive fire. Peya is heavier than Manda but lighter than Vilepi (thick gruel). It is recommended in the initial stages of Panchakarma therapy and during convalescence.</p>

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

<ul><li>Deepana (appetizing)</li><li>Pachana (digestive)</li><li>Vatanulomana (normalizes Vata)</li><li>Swedajanana (induces perspiration)</li></ul>

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