Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S
Anupa Desha, which implies marshy lands, is likely one of the geographical divisions of the land as defined by Ayurveda, Jangala Desha and Sadharana Desha being the opposite two.
On this article we will focus on Anupa Desha.
Anupa Desha
भूमिदेहप्रभेदेनदेशमाहुरिहद्विधा।
जाङ्गलंवातभूयिष्ठमानूपंतुकफोल्बणम्॥२३॥
साधारणंसममलंत्रिधाभूदेशमादिशेत्।
(A.H.Su.1/23)
अथानूपोहिन्तालतमालनारिकेलकदलीवनगहनः, सरित्समुद्रपर्यन्तप्रायः, शिशिरपवनबहुलः, वञ्जुलवानीरोपशोभिततीराभिःसरिद्भिरुपगतभूमिभागः, क्षितिधरनिकुञ्जोपशोभितः, मन्दपवनानुवीजितक्षितिरुहगहनः, अनेकवनराजीपुष्पितवनगहनभूमिभागः, स्निग्धतरुप्रतानोपगूढः, हंस-चक्रवाक-बलाका-नन्दीमुख-पुण्डरीक-कादम्ब-मद्गुभृङ्गराज-शतपत्र-मत्तकोकिलानुनादिततरुविटपः, सुकुमारपुरुषः, पवनकफप्रायोज्ञेयः;
(Cha.Ka.Sth.1/7-8)
तत्र, बहूदकनिम्रोन्नतनदीवर्षगहनो मृदुशीतानिलो बहुमहापर्वतवृक्षो मृदुसुकुमारोपचितशरीरमनुष्यप्रायः कफवातरोगभूयिष्ठश्चानूपः; (Su.Su.35/42)
Anupa Desha means marshy land.
Acharya Vagbhata in Ashtanga Hridaya, retains the definition of Anupa Desha easy and says ‘Anupa Desha is predominant in Kapha’.
Beneath talked about are the attribute options of Anupa Desha –
Nature of the land – The lands are moist, moist and humid in Anupa Desha. The grounds aren’t even and has ups and downs as per Acharya Sushruta. Coastal areas might be included in Anupa lands. Soil is coppery or pink in color.
Location of Anupa Desha – The lands of Anupa Desha are typically positioned on the banks of rivers and sea. Subsequently, as a result of abundance of water our bodies within the neighborhood, the lands are moist in nature. Since these lands are positioned within the neighbourhood of rivers their banks are occupied by crops like Vanjula – Salix caprea, goat willow and Vanira – Wrightia tinctoria which makes these lands seem stunning.
Mahabhuta Predominance – Since Anupa Desha is moist in nature, it’s plentiful in Jala / Ap Mahabhuta i.e. water aspect.
Temperature, Rain – Temperature is normally low in Anupa Desha. Rainfall is normally excessive, enriching the water our bodies therein. In consequence, there are giant and plenty of water reservoirs, water is extra in amount.
Nature of forests – Anupa Desha has deep, giant, dense and evergreen forests. The timber in these thick forests weave with mild breeze. The thick forest bears stunning and blossoming timber. The land is roofed with tender branches of timber.
Widespread timber accessible in Anupa Desha – Beneath talked about sorts are generally accessible within the deep forests of Anupa Desha –
– Hintala – Date Palm
– Tamala – Garcinia species
– Narikela – Coconut
– Kadali – Plantain / Banana
Paddy and sugarcane are additionally seen to develop in abundance. Styles of vegetables and fruit are seen grown in Anupa Desha. Vegetation have giant leaves.
Nature of Winds – In Anupa Desha, the winds which blow are principally chilly winds. Since Anupa Desha is wetland, it may be assumed that the winds are additionally moist fairly than being dry. The winds are described as smooth and chilly by Acharya Sushruta.
Availability of water – There’s abundance of water in Anupa Desha. That is as a result of good quantity of rainfall in these lands. The water reservoirs are full of water. There are a superb variety of flowing rivers on these lands. Lakes, wells and rivers are present in nice numbers. The underground water can be accessible simply since it isn’t deep.
Hills and mountains – Anupa Desha have mountains that are coated with stunning creepers. Having loads of excessive mountains and timber is a major function of Anupa Desha in accordance with Acharya Sushruta. Hills are present in nice numbers.
Widespread birds inhabiting Anupa Desha – The echoes of the sounds of under talked about birds are heard from the branches of the timber within the forests of Anupa Desha –
– Hamsa – swan
– Chakravaka – ruddy shelduck
– Balaka – kind of crane
– Nandimukha – river mouth chook
– Pundarika – kind of white-eyed chook
– Kadamba – Anser indicus
– Madgu – diver chook
– Bhrngaraja – black drongo
– Satapatra – woodpecker and
– Inebriated Kokila – cuckoos
Animals generally inhabiting Anupa Desha – In Anupa Desha, loads of rabbits, bears, buffalos, deer and many others. might be seen.
Predominant Doshas – Anupa Desha is predominant in Kapha dosha. Vata can be seen to be predominant together with Vata. Kapha, vastly and likewise vata is of course discovered to be excessive in folks residing in these lands as a result of affect of the land. Subsequently, there’s all the time a chance of individuals in these lands to undergo from kapha issues and typically vata issues. The predominance of Kapha Dosha influences the herbs, birds, animals and human beings.
Predominant ailments – In Anupa Desha, ailments predominantly brought on by aggravated kapha are widespread. Acharya Sushruta additionally talked about that Vataja ailments may also be manifested in Anupa Desha.
Nature of individuals inhabiting Anupa Desha – Folks inhabiting Anupa Desha typically have smooth, tender and well-built our bodies and usually have vata and kapha predominance in them.
Power and Well being – Folks in Anupa Desha are thought of to have extra energy compared to these inhabiting Jangala Desha and Sadharana Desha. Folks have good compactness and complexion and likewise tender physique nature as a result of kapha predominance.
Anupa Desha: Fast look
– Wetlands
– Chilly and moist winds
– Extra of rain, cloudy skies
– Extra timber, mountains and water,
– Predominant in Jala – water Mahabhuta
– Has good quantity of water reservoirs, rivers, sea and river and sea beds (banks) with pleasing nature
– Has uneven lands and coastal areas
– Chilly climate
– Has crops with huge leaves, creepers
– Thick forests inhabited by timber like Hintala, Tamala and many others. dense and evergreen giant forests have mild breeze and delightful blossoming timber
– Predominant in Kapha (and Vata to an extent)
– Individuals are vulnerable to Kapha issues primarily and likewise Vata issues
– Folks residing listed here are smooth, tender and properly constructed
– Folks have extra energy
– Inhabited by swans, cranes, rabbits, deer and many others.
Scientific perspective
Each land or geographical area has an immense affect on the folks therein. Subsequently, one must learn about their desha, Anupa desha on this context, perceive its options and likewise the affect it has on them and on every little thing round them.
The data of Anupa Desha will assist the doctor to grasp in regards to the proneness of the inhabitants in the direction of kapha afflictions and aggravations, and likewise these of vata. This will even assist in understanding the ailments brought on by these doshas. The doctor would maintain himself properly outfitted with preventive and healing methods to cope with kapha and vata imbalances and likewise deal with the ailments brought on by them. He may educate the folks about the identical.
Preventive methods in Anupa Desha consists of conserving away all these components together with meals and actions which might are likely to worsen kapha on lengthy or quick time period, in order to maintain these doshas in examine or see that the ailments brought on by them are both cured or don’t worsen. That is extra vital to individuals having comparable prakriti as that of the desha and in seasons beneficial for aggravation of those doshas.
Extreme consumption of candy, bitter and salty dishes needs to be averted and so additionally the actions like day sleep, lack of train and many others. to maintain the kapha below examine. Anti Kapha meals and actions like indulgence in meals wealthy in pungent, bitter and astringent tastes, sizzling meals and comforts, Udvarthana, conserving awake at evening, Vamana and many others are inclusive.
From a healing perspective, since extra of kapha or kapha-vata issues are anticipated to manifest or worsen in Anupa Desha, the therapies for a similar shall be accomplished as and once they manifest.
Anupa Desha is a treatment for individuals who reside in Jangala Desha and undergo from Vata aggravation or Vata issues. The vice versa can be true.
