Significance of Deepana and Pachana activity in the treatment of Amapradoshaja Vikaras

Abstract

Agni plays an important role in digestion of food. All the diseases are produced by Mandagni. Mandagni leads to the formation of Ama which is the root cause of Roga Utpatti. There are so many diseases originating beacause of Ama which are grouped under Ampradoshaja Vikara. Deepana and Pachana are considered under the heading of Shamanaushadhis. It is the first line of treatment selected in order to overcome Ampradoshaja Vikaras. They are very successfully utilised for the day to day practice.There are different views given by our Acharyas regarding Agni, Ama, Amaja Vikaras and role of Deepana and Pachana in their management which are highlighted in this article.