| Keyword | Doshasthaanaani |
| Type | N. |
| Etymology/ Definition | दोषस्थानान्येतत्स्थाने तेषां स्थानानीति केचित् पठन्ति । वातस्य नाभिमध्यहृदयकण्ठ सर्वाङ्ग सन्थयोऽपि,
पक्वामाशयोर्मध्यं पित्तस्थानं वक्ष्यति: आमाशय: श्लेष्मण इति । सु. सू. २१/६ डल्हण |
| Reference | A.H.Su.1/7, A.H.Su.12/1,S.Su.21/6 |
| Literary Meaning | Seat / place of Dosha |
| Implied Meaning | These are the seats of Tridosha ( Vaata , Pitta , Kapha ), where predominantly each Dosha resides individually. |
| Elaboration | Vaagbhat`a describes specific seat for each Dosha . Each Dosha has separate Prabhava ( site of origin ) and Sanchaara Sthaana ( site of action ). Vaata resides in Kat`i ( pelvis ), Sakthi ( thighs ), Spars`hanendriya ( skin ) but it mainly resides in Pakvaas`haya ( large intestine ). Seats of Pitta Dosha – Umbilicus, sweat, Laseekaa ( lymph ), Rakta ( blood ) and eyes. Special seat of Pitta – Naabhi ( umbilicus ) Seats of Kapha Dosha – Ura ( chest ), throat, head, Kloma , joints, stomach, Rasa Dhaatu , Meda Dhaatu , tongue Special seat of Kapha – Chest |
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