THE PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL CONCEPT OF AGNI
Dr. Deepali J. Amle, *Dr. Akshay D. Shirwat and Dr. Hemant Panchade
ABSTRACT
Life(ayu), Varna, Bala, Utasaha (Enthusiasm), anabolism, Prabha, Oja, Drushti, everything depends on Agni. Agni is invariable agent in Paka(digestion), ingested food is to be digested, absorbed for maintained of life (Ayu). Agni is present in everywhere is body for the process of metabolism and gives energy to body, i.e., Jatharagni, Dhatvagni etc. Jatharagni is one of most important Agni also known as Kayagni, vitiation of Agni called Mandagni and this is main reason for Vyadhi. Therefore, for treatment of Vyadhi treatment of Agni is important. If Agni of person is vitiated, the whole metabolism in his body disturbed, resulting in ill health and disease. Hence, Agni is said to be the base (moola) of life.
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