| Keyword | Deepana |
| Type | D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | पचेन्नामं वह्निकृच्च दीपनं तद्यथा मिशिः । शा. सं पू खं. ४/१ |
| Reference | C.Su.4/9, Sh.S.P.4/1 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – digestive, stimulating ( Agni ) |
| Implied Meaning | The Dravya that enhances Agni are called Deepaneeya . The action of Deepaneeya Dravya is observed in the Aamaas`haya and especially in the Naabhi, as it is the site of Jat`haraagni . |
| Elaboration | These substances are capable of kindling the Agni but they lack the capacity to digest, convert Aama . These Dravya only stimulate Agni but do not facilitate Paachana ( digestion ). They directly act on Agni and have dominance of Teja Mahaabhoota with pungent, sour, salty taste and Laghu , Teekshn`a ( intense ) attributes. e. g. Mis`hreyaa ( Foniculum vulgare ), Chitraka ( Plumbago Zeylenica ) Depending upon the clinical condition present DeepanaI activity can be utilized ( e. g. pungent substances ) to initiate the gastric fire while salty and sour substances can be used to sustain the same. Dravya functions as Deepaneeya in different situations as per different Rasa . Kat`u Rasa Dravya reduces Kapha , and due to similarity enhances Agni and acts as Deepaneeya . E. g. Rasona . Amla Dravya increases Pitta and moves obliterated Vaata in its normal channels and acts as Deepaneeya . E. g. Nimbu ( lemon ). |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Digestive |
| Antonym | Agnimaandyakara |
Last updated on June 14th, 2021 at 04:23 am