A LITERARY REVIEW ON CONCEPTS OF DEEPANA AND PACHANA

Authors

  • Bhavya BS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v2i7.198

Keywords:

Deepana, Pachana, Agni, Ama

Abstract

Background: Treatment in Ayurveda is multifaceted, at sometimes it addresses the importance of Shodhana and in
other context the Upakramas like Shamana play a major role. For either of such selection the state of Doshas, it’s
Anubandha, Sthana etc. play crucial role. Deepana and Pachana have equal importance in both the sectors of treatment.
The vague understanding of the terms and its application may yield many complications. Through this paper the
differences between Deepana and Pachana on literary and applicative grounds are considered, to clear up the dogma
that exists as they are one and the same. Aims and Objectives: To critically analyze the concepts of Deepana and
Pachana. Materials and Methods: In Ayurvedic classics the concepts of Deepana and Pachana are available in scattered
manner; hence this study was designed to analyze both the technical terms and its differences in clinical application
becomes pivotal interest. Conclusion: Deepana Karma is limited only to Agni-Deepthi. Pachana does both Ama Pachana
and Agni Deepana and are mainly Ruksha Dravyas.

Author Biography

Bhavya BS

MD Scholar, Dept. of Basic Principles, SDMCAH, Udupi (India)

Additional Files

Published

2021-03-07

How to Cite

BS, B. . (2021). A LITERARY REVIEW ON CONCEPTS OF DEEPANA AND PACHANA. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 2(7). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v2i7.198

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 7 (2014): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

Section

Review Article

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