RELATION BETWEEN PACHKAGNI AND PACHAKA PITTA IN PURVIEW OF DIGESTION AND METABOLISM

Dr. Himanshu Sharma; Dr. O. P. Tiwari; Dr. S. N. Ojha

Volume : VI, Issue : IV, April - 2017

RELATION BETWEEN PACHKAGNI AND PACHAKA PITTA IN PURVIEW OF DIGESTION AND METABOLISM

Dr. Himanshu Sharma, Dr. O. P. Tiwari, Dr. S. N. Ojha

Abstract :

PachakPitta and Pachkagni are two basic components of Digestive system which work synergistically for metabolism. The process of digestion is ascribed to Pachkagni while secretions mediating the process (digestive juices and hormones) are ascribed to PachakPitta. The pachakapitta is produced from the pittadharakala by the stimulation of samanavata, pittadharakala also known as grahani. In samhitas, Acharyas have mentioned various synonyms to the pachakapitta in the context of metabolism like Pachakagni, Koshthagni, Kayagni, Jataragni. It not only includes chemical agencies responsible for Aaharapacana in the Kostha (gastrointestinal) which leads to separation of Sarabhaga (Nutrient fraction) of Aahar (food) from the Kittabhaga (the indigestible residue of the food) but also metabolic events – energy, synthesis and maintenance of metabolism. Different comments have been given regarding Pachkagni & Pachakapitta like Sushruta has said that the direct action of Pachkagni and Pitta can be seen through Dahana - Pachana and through Anumaana pramaana.