Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S
Geographically the Bhumi Desha – habitat has been divided into three classes i.e. Jangala Desha, Anupa Desha and Sadharana Desha.
On this article we will focus on Jangala Desha.
Jangala Desha
जाङ्गलंवातभूयिष्ठमानूपंतुकफोल्बणम्॥२३॥
साधारणंसममलंत्रिधाभूदेशमादिशेत्।(A.H.Su.1/23)
तत्रजाङ्गलःपर्याकाशभूयिष्ठः, तरुभिरपिचकदर-खदिरासनाश्वकर्ण-धव-तिनिश-शल्लकी-साल-सोमवल्क-बदरी-तिन्दुकाश्वत्थ-वटामलकीवनगहनः, अनेकशमी-ककुभ-शिंशपाप्रायः, स्थिरशुष्कपवनबलविधूयमानप्रनृत्यत्तरुणविटपः, प्रततमृगतृष्णिकोपगूढतनुखरपरुषसिकताशर्कराबहुलः, लावतित्तिरिचकोरानुचरितभूमिभागः, वातपित्तबहुलः, स्थिरकठिनमनुष्यप्रायोज्ञेयः,…| (Cha.Ka.Sth.1/7-8)
आकाशसमः प्रविलाल्पकण्टकिवृक्षप्रायोऽल्पवर्षप्रस्रवणोदपानोदकप्राय उष्णदारुणवातः प्रविरलाल्पशैलः स्थिरकृशशरीरमनुष्यप्रायो वातपित्तरोगभूयिष्ठश्च जाङ्गलः (Su.Su.35/42)
Jangala Desha means dry forest land. Acharya Vagbhata in Ashtanga Hridaya, retains the definition of Jangala Desha easy and says ‘Jangala Desha is predominant in Vata’.
Under talked about are the attribute options of Jangala Desha –
Nature of the land – The lands are dry in Jangala Desha. They’re plentiful in forests as properly. Subsequently, Jangala Desha could be thought-about as dry land or dry forest lands
Sky throughout – It has been described as Paryakasha Bhuyishta i.e. this land thrives in open sky. Open sky could be seen from lengthy distances from this land. It appears that evidently the land and sky are linked finish to finish. It may also be thought-about because the Jangala Desha is just like the sky all by itself. It’s excessive, dry, plentiful and huge. Acharya Sushruta has talked about ‘Akasha Samaha’ i.e. the lands are even and just like the sky. Jangala Desha has house throughout.
Mahabhuta Predominance – Since Jangala Desha has open areas and sky in abundance, it’s predominant in Akasa Mahabhuta. It additionally has the wealthy Vayu Mahabhuta in it.
Temperature, Rain – Temperature of Jangala Desha is normally excessive. Rainfall is normally much less or uncommon.
Nature of forests – Jangala desha has Gahana Vana i.e. deep forests, however the forests are small in measurement. Acharya Sushruta mentions that few small bushes are grown aside.
Widespread bushes accessible in Jangala Desha – Under talked about sorts of bushes are generally accessible within the deep forests of Jangala Desha –
– Kadara – Acacia polycanntha
– Khadira – Acacia catechu
– Asana – Bridella retusa
– Ashvakarna – Dipterocarpus alatus
– Dhava – Anogeissus larifolia
– Tinisha – Ougeinia dalbergiodes
– Shallaki – Boswellia serrata
– Sala – Shorea robusta
– Somavalka – Acacia polyacantha
– Badari – Ziziphus mauritiana
– Tinduka – Diospyros melanoxylon
– Ashvattha – Ficus religiosa
– Vata – Ficus benghalensis
– Amalaka – Emblica officinalis
The vegetation have small leaves and thorns.
Ample bushes – Aneka Shami Kakubha Simshapa Prayah – Jangala Desha can also be surrounded abundantly by the under talked about bushes in giant numbers –
– Shami – Prosopis cineraria
– Kakubha – Terminalia arjuna and
– Shimshapa – Dalbergia sissoo
Nature of winds – Sthira Shushka Pavana Bala – Jangala Pradesha is windy. The character of winds are defined as being fixed and steady, dry and powerful. So, one factor we are able to discover usually in Jangala Desha is dry winds. This is essential from a medical viewpoint. Acharya Sushruta provides that the sturdy winds are additionally scorching.
Impact of steady winds on bushes and vegetation – Pranrutyati Taruna Vitapaha – Uncovered to dry and steady winds, the tender branches of the bushes talked about above hold constantly transferring in an oscillating method that it seems to be as if they’re dancing, being swayed by the sturdy drive of the dry winds therein.
Availability of water – Resulting from much less rainfall, there are few water reservoirs and therefore the water accessible can also be very much less. Ponds and lakes, if any, are stuffed with much less water. There are much less streams and reservoirs of water as per Acharya Sushruta.
Sands, Mirages, Hills – Gudha tanu khara parusha sikata sharkara bahulaha – Sands are widespread in Jangala desha and so are mirages. Giant areas are discovered to be coated with plentiful, skinny, tough, dry sand and gravel. So, giant deserts are part of Jangala Desha. Subsequently, mirages are widespread in these lands. Small hills that are aside from one another could be seen in Jangala Desha.
Widespread birds inhabiting the land – Lava tittira chakora anucharita bhumi bhagaha – Jangala Desha is discovered to be inhabited by loads of birds like lava – lava gull, tittira – partridge and chakora – chukar partridge.
Generally animals inhabiting the land – In Jangala Desha, loads of antelopes, bucks, deer and donkeys are discovered to inhabit.
Predominant doshas – Vata Pitta bahulaha – Jangala Desha is predominant in vata and pitta doshas. Vata and Pitta doshas are discovered to be excessive in folks residing in these lands, as a result of affect of the land. So, there’s at all times a chance of individuals in these lands to endure from vata or pitta issues. The predominance of Vata Dosha influences the herbs, birds, animals and human beings. Vata may also be seen mirrored of their structure.
Predominant ailments – Ailments predominantly attributable to aggravated vata and or pitta are widespread in Jangala desha. Ailments attributable to aggravated blood have additionally been talked about.
Nature of individuals inhabiting Jangala Desha – Sthira Kathina Manushya prayo – Folks inhabiting Jangala Desha are normally sturdy and difficult. Persons are largely skinny and lean. Secure and emaciated physique is a function of individuals inhabiting these lands, in keeping with Acharya Sushruta.
Power and Well being – Folks in Jangala Desha are thought-about to be much less sturdy than those that inhabit Anupa Desha. From a well being perspective, Jangala Desha is claimed to be good for well being.
Jangala Desha: Fast look
– Dry lands
– Dry and scorching winds
– Much less rains
– Much less bushes, mountains and water
– Predominant in Akasha – ether and Vayu – wind Mahabhuta
– Has arid deserts, lot of sand, gravel, rocks, stones
– Mirages in summer season as a consequence of giant areas of sand
– Sky and open areas all over the place
– Sizzling climate and fewer of rainfall
– Has thorny vegetation
– Dense jungles inhabited by bushes like Khadira and so forth talked about above
– Different bushes grown in these lands – Sami (Prosopis cineraria), Arka (Calotropis procera), Karira (Capparis decidua), Bilva (Aegle marmelos), Pilu (Salvadora persica), cotton, groundnut and so forth.
– Predominant in vata and pitta
– Persons are vulnerable to vata and pitta issues
– Inhabiting persons are harsh, sturdy and tough
– Inhabited by deer, bucks, lava, tittira and so forth. animals and birds
Medical Perspective
One must learn about Jangala Desha, to know its options and likewise the affect it has on folks inhabiting therein.
The data of Jangala Desha will assist the doctor to know that individuals therein are vulnerable to vata and pitta aggravations and likewise ailments attributable to the identical doshas. This may assist to maintain himself geared up with preventive and healing methods and likewise educate the folks on the identical.
Individuals who dwell in Jangala Desha must also know in regards to the land through which they dwell, the meals therein, the doshas that are predominant and would have an effect on them and the preventive and healing steps they’ll take at correct time. This consciousness would assist them to maintain wholesome.
Mainly, the preventive methods from medical perspective is to steer clear of vata and pitta aggravating meals and actions, particularly so by folks of the identical structure and seasons beneficial for aggravation of those doshas. Extreme consumption of pungent, bitter and astringent meals, extreme indulgence in train / bodily actions and so forth. ought to primarily be prevented. Anti-vata meals and actions like indulgence in candy, bitter and salty dishes, Abhyanga, sleeping throughout daytime and so forth. and anti-pitta measures if pitta is worsened likewise, shall be adopted.
From a healing perspective, typically vata and pitta issues are anticipated to manifest or worsen in these lands and coverings for a similar shall be executed as and once they happen.
Jangala Desha is a treatment for individuals who dwell in Anupa Desha and endure from Kapha aggravation and Kapha issues.
