Acchapitta, Accha-pitta: 2 definitions
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Acchapitta means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Academia.edu: Concept of Agni and Aharapaka (Metabolic Transformation) in AyurvedaAccapitta (अच्चपित्त, “pancreatic juice”).—The concept of Accha-pitta includes the gall bladder, bile and pancreatic secretions, responsible for digestion of fats, proteins and carbohydrates.
Source: Cogprints: Concepts of Human Physiology in AyurvedaRelease of Bile Juice: In the small intestine, ‘Accha Pitta’ (Bile) is released (Carakasaṃhitā Cikitsāsthāna 15/10) during the second stage of digestion. This stage is called ‘Amla’ ‘Avasthāpāka’ and duringthis phase, the bile juice and pancreatic juices are secreted into the duodenum. The bile is liquid and it is called the ‘Accha Pitta’. ‘Accha’ means ‘liquid in form’. This is the ‘Mala’ of ‘Rakta’. Bilirubin is a derivative of hemoglobin metabolism and represents this ‘Accha Pitta’.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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