| Keyword | Samaana |
| 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 ( which circulates or is diffused through the body ) |
| 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 Kitta ( 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 04:55 am