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===== ''Desha'' (habitat or local environment), and its role in health and disease =====
===== ''Desha'' (habitat or local environment), and its role in health and disease =====


The role of ''desha'' is significant in matters of health and disease. It denotes the habitat of an individual and is also considered among the karana dravyas in [[Sutra Sthana]] Chapter 1. Desha influences the individual’s diet, etiological factors responsible for various diseases, availability of medicinal plants. In fact, extending the man-environment, relationship, examination of one’s locale to be an important factor in the diagnosis of a disease. Desha is classified into three types: anupa desha (marshy land), jangala desha (forested or wooded land), and sadharana desha (mix of marshy and forested land). (Kalpa Sthana, 1/6). The concept of oka satmya (adjustment or adapting to a particular diet or behavior due to habitual use or practice) is also closely related to desha and season. A diet or medication suitable to a particular region or time may be contraindicated in another.
The role of ''desha'' is significant in matters of health and disease. It denotes the habitat of an individual and is also considered among the ''karana dravyas'' in [[Deerghanjiviteeya Adhyaya]]. ''Desha'' influences the individual’s diet, etiological factors responsible for various diseases, availability of medicinal plants. In fact, extending the man-environment, relationship, examination of one’s locale to be an important factor in the diagnosis of a disease. ''Desha'' is classified into three types: ''anupa desha'' (marshy land), ''jangala desha'' (forested or wooded land), and ''sadharana desha'' (mix of marshy and forested land). ([[Kalpa Sthana]], 1/6). The concept of ''oka satmya'' (adjustment or adapting to a particular diet or behavior due to habitual use or practice) is also closely related to ''desha'' and season. A diet or medication suitable to a particular region or time may be contraindicated in another.


===== Kala (temporal factors), and its role in health and disease =====
===== Kala (temporal factors), and its role in health and disease =====