| Keyword | Paachaka Pitta |
| Type | S. |
| Etymology/ Definition | पक्तिकृत आहारस्य पाचकाग्निंज्ञं पित्तं । सु.सू.१५/२ डल्हण. |
| Reference | S.Su.15/2 D`alhan`a, A.H.Su.12/10 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – causing digestion, digestive |
| Implied Meaning | A subtype of Pitta Dosha , which mainly contributes in digestion of consumed food and resides in between the Aamaas`haya ( stomach ) and Pakvaas`haya ( large intestine ). |
| Elaboration | Though it is composed of five primordial elements ( Pancha Mahaabhoota ) owing to the dominance of Tejas element, it is devoid of fluidity. Though fluid in nature, it does not perform any functions of fluid but exhibits actions of fire. It is also termed as Anala, because of its function of digestion and transformation of food and then its division into essence and waste separately. It resides in its site and provides strength to other types of Pitta and Dhaatvaagni . Due to this digestive function, it is labelled as Paachaka. |
| Synonyms | Anala, Paachakaagni |
Last updated on June 16th, 2021 at 04:19 am