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Samaana Vaayu

KeywordSamaana Vaayu
TypeS.
Etymology/ Definition आमपक्वाशयचर: समानो वह्निसंङ्गत: । सोऽन्नं पचति तज्जांश्च विशेषान्विविनक्ति हि। सु.नि.१/१६
ReferenceC.Chi 28/8, A.H.Su.12/8, S.Ni.1/16
Literary MeaningM / W – one of the five vital airs ( that which circulates about the navel and is essential to digestion.
Implied MeaningA type of Vaata , which resides near Antaraagni ( between Aamaas`haya and Pakvaas`haya ) and enhances strength of Agni .
ElaborationIt moves everywhere in the abdomen ( Kosht`ha ) and digests consumed food, assimilates it in to Saara ( essence ) and Kit`t`a ( wastes ). It also contributes in elimination of waste products.
Vitiation of Samaana Vaayu develops diseases like Gulma ( various tumours ), depletion of digestive power, diarrhoea.

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