Pakvashaya

The colon or large intestine; the primary seat of vata dosha and the site where stools are formed.

Definition

Pakvashaya is the Sanskrit term for the large intestine or colon. It is the primary seat of vata dosha in the body and the site where the final formation of stools takes place.

Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Glossary

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