Samana Vayu (समान वायु)

Samana Vayu is located near the digestive fire (Agni) and moves throughout the Koshtha (gastrointestinal tract). Its mai.

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Sanskrit Verse

समानोऽग्निसमीपस्थः कोष्ठे चरति सर्वतः। अन्नं गृह्णाति पचति विवेचयति मुञ्चति॥

— (Ashtanga Hrudayam, Sutrasthana 12/8)

Explanation

Samana Vayu is located near the digestive fire (Agni) and moves throughout the Koshtha (gastrointestinal tract). Its main functions are to receive food (Grihnati), aid in its digestion (Pachati), separate nutrients from waste (Vivechayati), and move it downwards (Munchati).

Clinical Importance

This Vayu directly governs the digestive process. Its dysfunction leads to common digestive complaints like indigestion, malabsorption, and loss of appetite (Agnimandya).