Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S
Anupa Desha, which implies marshy lands, is without doubt 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 usually are not even and has ups and downs as per Acharya Sushruta. Coastal areas may be included in Anupa lands. Soil is coppery or purple in color.
Location of Anupa Desha – The lands of Anupa Desha are typically situated 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 situated within the neighbourhood of rivers their banks are occupied by crops like Vanjula – Salix caprea, goat willow and Vanira – Wrightia tinctoria which makes these lands seem lovely.
Mahabhuta Predominance – Since Anupa Desha is moist in nature, it’s considerable in Jala / Ap Mahabhuta i.e. water component.
Temperature, Rain – Temperature is often low in Anupa Desha. Rainfall is often excessive, enriching the water our bodies therein. In consequence, there are giant and lots 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 lovely and blossoming timber. The land is roofed with tender branches of timber.
Widespread timber out there in Anupa Desha – Under talked about varieties 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. Types of vegatables and fruits are seen grown in Anupa Desha. Vegetation have giant leaves.
Nature of Winds – In Anupa Desha, the winds which blow are largely chilly winds. Since Anupa Desha is wetland, it may be assumed that the winds are additionally moist fairly than being dry. The winds are described as delicate and chilly by Acharya Sushruta.
Availability of water – There’s abundance of water in Anupa Desha. That is because of the good quantity of rainfall in these lands. The water reservoirs are stuffed 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 isn’t deep.
Hills and mountains – Anupa Desha have mountains that are lined with lovely creepers. Having loads of excessive mountains and timber is a major characteristic of Anupa Desha in keeping with Acharya Sushruta. Hills are present in nice numbers.
Widespread birds inhabiting Anupa Desha – The echoes of the sounds of beneath talked about birds are heard from the branches of the timber within the forests of Anupa Desha –
– Hamsa – swan
– Chakravaka – ruddy shelduck
– Balaka – kind of crane
– Nandimukha – river mouth chook
– Pundarika – kind of white-eyed chook
– Kadamba – Anser indicus
– Madgu – diver chook
– 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. may be seen.
Predominant Doshas – Anupa Desha is predominant in Kapha dosha. Vata can be seen to be predominant together with Vata. Kapha, vastly and likewise vata is of course discovered to be excessive in individuals residing in these lands because of the affect of the land. Due to this fact, there may be at all times a chance of individuals in these lands to endure from kapha issues and generally vata issues. The predominance of Kapha Dosha influences the herbs, birds, animals and human beings.
Predominant ailments – In Anupa Desha, ailments predominantly brought on by aggravated kapha are widespread. Acharya Sushruta additionally talked about that Vataja ailments will also be manifested in Anupa Desha.
Nature of individuals inhabiting Anupa Desha – Individuals inhabiting Anupa Desha typically have delicate, tender and well-built our bodies and customarily 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 on account 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 crops with huge 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)
– Persons are susceptible to Kapha issues primarily and likewise Vata issues
– Individuals residing listed below are delicate, tender and nicely constructed
– Individuals have extra power
– Inhabited by swans, cranes, rabbits, deer and many others.
Scientific 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 all the pieces round them.
The data 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 brought on by these doshas. The doctor would hold himself nicely outfitted with preventive and healing methods to cope with kapha and vata imbalances and likewise deal with the ailments brought on by them. He can even educate the individuals about the identical.
Preventive methods in Anupa Desha consists of protecting away all these elements together with meals and actions which might are likely to irritate kapha on lengthy or brief time period, in order to maintain these doshas in test or see that the ailments brought on by them are both cured or don’t worsen. That is extra vital to individuals having related prakriti as that of the desha and in seasons beneficial for aggravation of those doshas.
Extreme consumption of candy, bitter and salty dishes ought to be prevented and so additionally the actions like day sleep, lack of train and many others. to maintain the kapha beneath test. Anti Kapha meals and actions like indulgence in meals wealthy in pungent, bitter and astringent tastes, scorching meals and comforts, Udvarthana, protecting awake at night time, Vamana and many others are inclusive.
From a healing perspective, since extra of kapha or kapha-vata issues are anticipated to manifest or worsen in Anupa Desha, the therapies for a similar shall be executed as and after they manifest.
Anupa Desha is a treatment for individuals who reside in Jangala Desha and endure from Vata aggravation or Vata issues. The vice versa can be true.