AYURVEDA CONCEPT OF SAMANA VAYU, ITS PHYSIOLOGICAL ROLE IN BODY W.S.R. TO AGNIBALA
Dr. Manvendra Dohare* and Dr. Rashmi Pradhan
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda is the science that deals with well being of mankind and connects people with nature and spiritual power. Ayurveda mentioned several theories related to the health and diseases; Tridosha theory is one of them. This theory explains biological role of three Doshas and Vata Dosha is one among them which play pivotal role in good health and also responsible for pathological manifestations of diseases. There are five subdivision of Vata dosha i.e. Prana, Udana, Samana, Vyana and Apana. The Samana vayu is one of the subdivisions of Vata dosha which is present around digestive fire (Jatharagni) and moves over the gastrointestinal tract. This Samana vayu perform many functions in body like stimulation of Agni thus helps in digestion process. Samana vayu facilitates division of essence of Ahara and waste product thus governs movement of gastrointestinal products. Samana vayu with the help of Pranavayu receives food and with the help of Apana vayu removes waste product from the body. It is stated that Samana vayu contributed greatly towards the physiology of digestive system, considering this aspect present article summarizes Ayurveda concept of Samana Vayu, its physiological role and effects on Agnibala.
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