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The normal site of ''pitta'' production in GI tract is ''pachyamanashaya'' which can be considered as a part of small intestine up to the level of caecum. However, impediment of ''snehabasti'' by ''pitta'' is probably a condition wherein ''vimarga-gamana'' (movement of ''pitta'' in improper direction) of ''pitta'' occurs which can be correlated with inflammation of colon due to any reason. If hot ''basti'' is given in already existing inflammation then it may lead to increase in symptoms. Thus, treatment is targeted to cure this acute inflammation. Hence sweet and bitter drugs are employed as they have ''pitta'' alleviating properties.[verse 31]
The normal site of ''pitta'' production in GI tract is ''pachyamanashaya'' which can be considered as a part of small intestine up to the level of caecum. However, impediment of ''snehabasti'' by ''pitta'' is probably a condition wherein ''vimarga-gamana'' (movement of ''pitta'' in improper direction) of ''pitta'' occurs which can be correlated with inflammation of colon due to any reason. If hot ''basti'' is given in already existing inflammation then it may lead to increase in symptoms. Thus, treatment is targeted to cure this acute inflammation. Hence sweet and bitter drugs are employed as they have ''pitta'' alleviating properties.[verse 31]
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==== Impediment by ''kapha'' ====
The normal site of ''kapha'' production in gastro-instestinal tract is ''amashaya'' which can be considered as stomach and an initial part of small intestine. ''Kapha'' has a role in moistening the gastric contents and facilitates its smooth passage in GI tract. Hence impediment by ''kapha'' can be well correlated with excess mucus activity which is secreted in stomach and carried to the intestine and colon by food or even secreted by colonic mucosa up to some extent. ''Sneha'' has ''snigdha'' (unctuous) properties which add to mucus activity hence leading to ''agnimandya'' that may produce the symptoms as described. Hence treatment is also planned to remove ''kleda'' (moisture) in order to reduce excess mucus activity.[verse 32-33]
The normal site of ''kapha'' production in gastro-instestinal tract is ''amashaya'' which can be considered as stomach and an initial part of small intestine. ''Kapha'' has a role in moistening the gastric contents and facilitates its smooth passage in GI tract. Hence impediment by ''kapha'' can be well correlated with excess mucus activity which is secreted in stomach and carried to the intestine and colon by food or even secreted by colonic mucosa up to some extent. ''Sneha'' has ''snigdha'' (unctuous) properties which add to mucus activity hence leading to ''agnimandya'' that may produce the symptoms as described. Hence treatment is also planned to remove ''kleda'' (moisture) in order to reduce excess mucus activity.[verse 32-33]