Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S
Anupa Desha, which implies marshy lands, is likely one of the geographical divisions of the land as defined by Ayurveda, Jangala Desha and Sadharana Desha being the opposite two.
On this article we will focus on Anupa Desha.
Anupa Desha
भूमिदेहप्रभेदेनदेशमाहुरिहद्विधा।
जाङ्गलंवातभूयिष्ठमानूपंतुकफोल्बणम्॥२३॥
साधारणंसममलंत्रिधाभूदेशमादिशेत्।
(A.H.Su.1/23)
अथानूपोहिन्तालतमालनारिकेलकदलीवनगहनः, सरित्समुद्रपर्यन्तप्रायः, शिशिरपवनबहुलः, वञ्जुलवानीरोपशोभिततीराभिःसरिद्भिरुपगतभूमिभागः, क्षितिधरनिकुञ्जोपशोभितः, मन्दपवनानुवीजितक्षितिरुहगहनः, अनेकवनराजीपुष्पितवनगहनभूमिभागः, स्निग्धतरुप्रतानोपगूढः, हंस-चक्रवाक-बलाका-नन्दीमुख-पुण्डरीक-कादम्ब-मद्गुभृङ्गराज-शतपत्र-मत्तकोकिलानुनादिततरुविटपः, सुकुमारपुरुषः, पवनकफप्रायोज्ञेयः;
(Cha.Ka.Sth.1/7-8)
तत्र, बहूदकनिम्रोन्नतनदीवर्षगहनो मृदुशीतानिलो बहुमहापर्वतवृक्षो मृदुसुकुमारोपचितशरीरमनुष्यप्रायः कफवातरोगभूयिष्ठश्चानूपः; (Su.Su.35/42)
Anupa Desha means marshy land.
Acharya Vagbhata in Ashtanga Hridaya, retains the definition of Anupa Desha easy and says ‘Anupa Desha is predominant in Kapha’.
Under talked about are the attribute options of Anupa Desha –
Nature of the land – The lands are moist, moist and humid in Anupa Desha. The grounds will not be even and has ups and downs as per Acharya Sushruta. Coastal areas might be included in Anupa lands. Soil is coppery or crimson in color.
Location of Anupa Desha – The lands of Anupa Desha are typically positioned on the banks of rivers and sea. Due to this fact, because of the abundance of water our bodies within the neighborhood, the lands are moist in nature. Since these lands are positioned within the neighbourhood of rivers their banks are occupied by vegetation like Vanjula – Salix caprea, goat willow and Vanira – Wrightia tinctoria which makes these lands seem stunning.
Mahabhuta Predominance – Since Anupa Desha is moist in nature, it’s ample in Jala / Ap Mahabhuta i.e. water ingredient.
Temperature, Rain – Temperature is often low in Anupa Desha. Rainfall is often excessive, enriching the water our bodies therein. Because of this, there are giant and plenty of water reservoirs, water is extra in amount.
Nature of forests – Anupa Desha has deep, giant, dense and evergreen forests. The timber in these thick forests weave with mild breeze. The thick forest bears stunning and blossoming timber. The land is roofed with tender branches of timber.
Widespread timber out there in Anupa Desha – Under talked about sorts are generally out there within the deep forests of Anupa Desha –
– Hintala – Date Palm
– Tamala – Garcinia species
– Narikela – Coconut
– Kadali – Plantain / Banana
Paddy and sugarcane are additionally seen to develop in abundance. Styles of fruit and veggies are seen grown in Anupa Desha. Crops have giant leaves.
Nature of Winds – In Anupa Desha, the winds which blow are principally chilly winds. Since Anupa Desha is wetland, it may be assumed that the winds are additionally moist slightly than being dry. The winds are described as tender and chilly by Acharya Sushruta.
Availability of water – There may be abundance of water in Anupa Desha. That is because of the good quantity of rainfall in these lands. The water reservoirs are crammed with water. There are a very good variety of flowing rivers on these lands. Lakes, wells and rivers are present in nice numbers. The underground water can be out there simply since it’s not deep.
Hills and mountains – Anupa Desha have mountains that are lined with stunning creepers. Having loads of excessive mountains and timber is a major function of Anupa Desha in response to Acharya Sushruta. Hills are present in nice numbers.
Widespread birds inhabiting Anupa Desha – The echoes of the sounds of under talked about birds are heard from the branches of the timber within the forests of Anupa Desha –
– Hamsa – swan
– Chakravaka – ruddy shelduck
– Balaka – sort of crane
– Nandimukha – river mouth chicken
– Pundarika – sort of white-eyed chicken
– Kadamba – Anser indicus
– Madgu – diver chicken
– Bhrngaraja – black drongo
– Satapatra – woodpecker and
– Inebriated Kokila – cuckoos
Animals generally inhabiting Anupa Desha – In Anupa Desha, loads of rabbits, bears, buffalos, deer and many others. might be seen.
Predominant Doshas – Anupa Desha is predominant in Kapha dosha. Vata can be seen to be predominant together with Vata. Kapha, significantly and likewise vata is of course discovered to be excessive in individuals dwelling in these lands because of the affect of the land. Due to this fact, there’s all the time a risk of individuals in these lands to undergo from kapha problems and generally vata problems. The predominance of Kapha Dosha influences the herbs, birds, animals and human beings.
Predominant ailments – In Anupa Desha, ailments predominantly attributable to aggravated kapha are frequent. Acharya Sushruta additionally talked about that Vataja ailments may also be manifested in Anupa Desha.
Nature of individuals inhabiting Anupa Desha – Individuals inhabiting Anupa Desha typically have tender, tender and well-built our bodies and usually have vata and kapha predominance in them.
Energy and Well being – Individuals in Anupa Desha are thought of to have extra power compared to these inhabiting Jangala Desha and Sadharana Desha. Individuals have good compactness and complexion and likewise tender physique nature as a consequence of kapha predominance.
Anupa Desha: Fast look
– Wetlands
– Chilly and moist winds
– Extra of rain, cloudy skies
– Extra timber, mountains and water,
– Predominant in Jala – water Mahabhuta
– Has good quantity of water reservoirs, rivers, sea and river and sea beds (banks) with pleasing nature
– Has uneven lands and coastal areas
– Chilly climate
– Has vegetation with large leaves, creepers
– Thick forests inhabited by timber like Hintala, Tamala and many others. dense and evergreen giant forests have mild breeze and exquisite blossoming timber
– Predominant in Kapha (and Vata to an extent)
– Individuals are liable to Kapha problems primarily and likewise Vata problems
– Individuals dwelling listed here are tender, tender and nicely constructed
– Individuals have extra power
– Inhabited by swans, cranes, rabbits, deer and many others.
Medical perspective
Each land or geographical area has an immense impression on the individuals therein. Due to this fact, one must learn about their desha, Anupa desha on this context, perceive its options and likewise the affect it has on them and on every part round them.
The information of Anupa Desha will assist the doctor to grasp in regards to the proneness of the inhabitants in direction of kapha afflictions and aggravations, and likewise these of vata. This may even assist in understanding the ailments attributable to these doshas. The doctor would preserve himself nicely geared up with preventive and healing methods to take care of kapha and vata imbalances and likewise deal with the ailments attributable to them. He also can educate the individuals about the identical.
Preventive methods in Anupa Desha consists of maintaining away all these components together with meals and actions which might are likely to irritate kapha on lengthy or quick time period, in order to maintain these doshas in examine or see that the ailments attributable to them are both cured or don’t worsen. That is extra essential to individuals having comparable prakriti as that of the desha and in seasons beneficial for aggravation of those doshas.
Extreme consumption of candy, bitter and salty dishes needs to be prevented and so additionally the actions like day sleep, lack of train and many others. to maintain the kapha underneath examine. Anti Kapha meals and actions like indulgence in meals wealthy in pungent, bitter and astringent tastes, scorching meals and comforts, Udvarthana, maintaining awake at night time, Vamana and many others are inclusive.
From a healing perspective, since extra of kapha or kapha-vata problems are anticipated to manifest or worsen in Anupa Desha, the therapies for a similar shall be carried out as and after they manifest.
Anupa Desha is a treatment for individuals who dwell in Jangala Desha and undergo from Vata aggravation or Vata problems. The vice versa can be true.