Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S
Deepana = Agni Deepana = activating or kindling the digestive fireplace and therefore the digestive exercise
Pachana = Ama Pachana = digesting or cooking or processing the ama fashioned as a consequence of sluggish digestion within the intestine
Associated Studying – Ama
Deepana and Pachana are probably the most important elements of and most praised elements of the Ayurveda Remedy protocol for all ailments. More often than not they kind integral elements and ‘begin up’ therapies whereas planning and executing the remedy for a lot of ailments.
However ought to they be achieved as a rule?
Are Deepana and Pachana therapies necessary in Ayurveda Remedy protocols?
A quote within the context of the Udara Roga chapter of Madhava Nidana says that ‘all of the ailments have their origin from a weak digestive fireplace i.e. mandagni, primarily these which happen within the stomach’.
So, as per this assertion, virtually all ailments which we undergo from in our lifetime be it bodily or psychological or psychosomatic manifest from the core of ‘weakened agni’. There are some ailments / afflictions by which mandagni or ama isn’t related proper from the start, however it might happen sooner or later of time.
The time period Amaya is a synonym for Vyadhi i.e. illness. Amaya means ‘that which is brought on by ama’. Ama is fashioned as a consequence of weak agni. So, agnimandya and ama are interconnected. Illness itself has a synonym for Amaya. Right here, we will see the significance of agni and ama within the causation of a illness. Not solely that, the development and prognosis of a illness can be depending on the standing of agni and ama.
From this angle deepana and pachana grow to be necessary elements of remedy of any illness, particularly so within the earlier levels or acute manifestations of the illness.
So, ought to the Ayurveda doctor begin the remedy by prescribing a deepana or pachana medication?
For these questions I’d say, ‘circumstances apply’.
Examine for the standing of agni and conduct a radical examination to verify that the agni is weak.
Examine for the indicators of presence of ama at any degree and its location. Is it on the degree of amashaya or pakvashaya? Is it related to doshas? Is it related to dhatus or malas? We’ve got indicators and signs defined for every of those circumstances within the Ayurveda texts. Simply apply them.
If there’s weak agni or indicators of presence of ama, you could begin your remedy with deepana or pachana.
Selections –
– Many instances Langhana – particularly therapeutic fasting will kindle agni and digest ama, however must be monitored. It shall not be achieved in vata predominant circumstances and circumstances brought on by kama – want, shoka – grief and bhaya – concern. In delicate circumstances of ailments it shall be most well-liked.
– You may mix Langhana and Pachana in reasonable illness circumstances that are neither weak nor very sturdy.
– Sturdy ailments and extreme dosha aggravation would require Doshavasechana – expulsion of morbid doshas by shodhana therapies.
The doctor must be clever sufficient to decide on his instrument of remedy.
Typically, medicines given for agni deepana would additionally have an effect on ama pachana additionally. The converse can be true.
Many instances a drugs prescribed for a illness i.e. ‘vyadhi pratyanika aushadha’ will itself do the job of deepana and pachana even when the doctor has not prescribed it in that route or with that intention, primarily the medicines in Kashayam – decoction, Churna – powder or Vati – pill kinds. So, all functions shall be met with in default i.e. deepana, pachana and vyadhi prashamana.
Power illness circumstances won’t require deepana pachana more often than not however nonetheless the doctor ought to see the standing of agni and ama if any.
The doshas after having handed the preliminary stage of their manifestation won’t have ama. However the standing of agni must be evaluated.
Conclusive Remarks –
Deepana and Pachana are important within the protocol of Ayurveda therapies however circumstances apply. The standing of agni and ama have to be evaluated totally in each illness, in each illness. Remedy for any illness shouldn’t be achieved overlooking the standing of agni and ama.
Deepana and Pachana are additionally ‘start-up’ therapies or necessary pre-procedures (purvakarmas) for conducting Shodhana therapies, which can’t be achieved when the agni is weak or in presence of ama.
