Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S
Anupa Desha, which implies marshy lands, is among 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 should not even and has ups and downs as per Acharya Sushruta. Coastal areas might be included in Anupa lands. Soil is coppery or purple in color.
Location of Anupa Desha – The lands of Anupa Desha are usually situated on the banks of rivers and sea. Subsequently, as a result of 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 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 considerable in Jala / Ap Mahabhuta i.e. water factor.
Temperature, Rain – Temperature is normally low in Anupa Desha. Rainfall is normally excessive, enriching the water our bodies therein. Because of this, there are massive and lots of water reservoirs, water is extra in amount.
Nature of forests – Anupa Desha has deep, massive, 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.
Frequent timber accessible in Anupa Desha – Under talked about sorts are generally accessible 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 fruit and veggies are seen grown in Anupa Desha. Vegetation have massive 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 moderately than being dry. The winds are described as smooth and chilly by Acharya Sushruta.
Availability of water – There’s abundance of water in Anupa Desha. That is as a result of good quantity of rainfall in these lands. The water reservoirs are stuffed with water. There are a great variety of flowing rivers on these lands. Lakes, wells and rivers are present in nice numbers. The underground water can also be accessible simply since it isn’t deep.
Hills and mountains – Anupa Desha have mountains that are coated 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.
Frequent 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 chook
– Pundarika – sort 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 so on. might be seen.
Predominant Doshas – Anupa Desha is predominant in Kapha dosha. Vata can also be seen to be predominant together with Vata. Kapha, significantly and in addition vata is of course discovered to be excessive in individuals dwelling in these lands as a result of affect of the land. Subsequently, there may be 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 illnesses – In Anupa Desha, illnesses predominantly attributable to aggravated kapha are frequent. Acharya Sushruta additionally talked about that Vataja illnesses will also be manifested in Anupa Desha.
Nature of individuals inhabiting Anupa Desha – Folks inhabiting Anupa Desha usually have smooth, tender and well-built our bodies and usually have vata and kapha predominance in them.
Energy and Well being – Folks in Anupa Desha are thought of to have extra energy compared to these inhabiting Jangala Desha and Sadharana Desha. Folks have good compactness and complexion and in addition 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 so on. dense and evergreen massive forests have mild breeze and exquisite blossoming timber
– Predominant in Kapha (and Vata to an extent)
– Persons are vulnerable to Kapha problems primarily and in addition Vata problems
– Folks dwelling listed below are smooth, tender and effectively constructed
– Folks have extra energy
– Inhabited by swans, cranes, rabbits, deer and so on.
Medical perspective
Each land or geographical area has an immense impression on the individuals therein. Subsequently, one must find out about their desha, Anupa desha on this context, perceive its options and in addition the affect it has on them and on every part round them.
The information of Anupa Desha will assist the doctor to know in regards to the proneness of the inhabitants in direction of kapha afflictions and aggravations, and in addition these of vata. This can even assist in understanding the illnesses attributable to these doshas. The doctor would maintain himself effectively outfitted with preventive and healing methods to cope with kapha and vata imbalances and in addition deal with the illnesses attributable to them. He also can educate the individuals about the identical.
Preventive methods in Anupa Desha consists of preserving away all these elements together with meals and actions which might are inclined to irritate kapha on lengthy or quick time period, in order to maintain these doshas in verify or see that the illnesses attributable to them are both cured or don’t worsen. That is extra vital 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 ought to be prevented and so additionally the actions like day sleep, lack of train and so on. to maintain the kapha underneath verify. Anti Kapha meals and actions like indulgence in meals wealthy in pungent, bitter and astringent tastes, sizzling meals and comforts, Udvarthana, preserving awake at evening, Vamana and so on 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 accomplished as and after they manifest.
Anupa Desha is a treatment for individuals who reside in Jangala Desha and undergo from Vata aggravation or Vata problems. The vice versa can also be true.
