AUTHOR(S): Kumar Ashok, Kanhaiya Agrawal and Dwibedy Brij Kumar

ABSTRACT:
Doshas are basis of Ayurveda on which all the pathophysiological actions run inside the body. Vata (a type of physical Dosha) has been categorised into five folds named as Prana, Udana, Vyana, Samana and Apana. Apana is a type of Vata Dosha. Apana and Prana are two main among five types of Vata. Apana helps in entire physiological actions of the body but especially in lower part. Its chief function is to expel out the excreta via lower openings to maintain homeostasis of the body along with other functions too. Apana is responsible for health maintenance in normal status as well as becomes cause of various diseases, if vitiated. Regulation of Apana in a proper way provides disease free status. Its effects in the body, seats, causes of aggravations, pathophysiological actions, occlusion, management etc. will be presented in detailed during full paper.

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