| Keyword | Samaana Vaayu |
| Type | S. |
| Etymology/ Definition | आमपक्वाशयचर: समानो वह्निसंङ्गत: । सोऽन्नं पचति तज्जांश्च विशेषान्विविनक्ति हि। सु.नि.१/१६ |
| Reference | C.Chi 28/8, A.H.Su.12/8, S.Ni.1/16 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – one of the five vital airs ( that which circulates about the navel and is essential to digestion. |
| Implied Meaning | A type of Vaata , which resides near Antaraagni ( between Aamaas`haya and Pakvaas`haya ) and enhances strength of Agni . |
| Elaboration | It moves everywhere in the abdomen ( Kosht`ha ) and digests consumed food, assimilates it in to Saara ( essence ) and Kit`t`a ( wastes ). It also contributes in elimination of waste products. Vitiation of Samaana Vaayu develops diseases like Gulma ( various tumours ), depletion of digestive power, diarrhoea. |
Last updated on June 17th, 2021 at 04:57 am