| Keyword | Paaka |
| Type | S./R.B./S.S./D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | पाकः पचनम् । शब्दकल्पद्रुम |
| Reference | S.Su. 40/10 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – digestion, assimilation of food, ripening, inflammation, suppuration, an abscess |
| Implied Meaning | Pitta predominant condition. It may involve any one or more body constituents simultaneously. E. g. Mukhapaaka ( Stomatitis ) 1. Consumed food, which gets converted into Aahaara Rasa ( Rasaantaram ) due to Jaat`haraagni ( digestive power ) is called Paaka. 2. Bhasmeekaran`a 3. Taalupaaka ( inflammation of soft pallet ) 4. Akshipaakaatyaya 5. Vreehi 6. Snehapaaka |
| Elaboration | 1. It is an important function of Paachaka Pitta , which is the main contributor to the process of digestion. Terms Doshapaaka , Dhaatupaaka have to be interpreted in this context. 2. Fine powders of metals and minerals are prepared with the help of Gajaput`a . This conversion is called Paaka . 3. A type of Palatine disease 4. A type of ophthalmic disease 5. A type of rice, which becomes sour after digestion. 6. Types of Sneha Paaka viz. Khara , Mridu , Madhya |
| Synonyms | Paachana |
| Antonym | Apaaka |
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