AYURVEDA VIEW ON AGNI, ITS PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATION AND BIOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Prof. Vishnu Prasad Sharma*, Prof. Lokesh Chandra Sharma
ABSTRACT
The Ayurveda concept of Agni is described for the invariable agent associated with the process of Paka which refers to the digestion and transformation. The digestion, absorption and assimilation of ingested food merely depend upon the physiological state of digestive fire (Agni). Agni as digestive element governs metabolic activities thus helps to maintain normal physiology of human body. It is believed that amongst the three Doshas the Pitta is related with Agni, therefore balance state of Pitta is prerequisite condition for restoring the function of Agni. Agni is innumerable depending upon the functions and site of action. Ayurveda text described various types of Agni including Jatharagni, Bhutagni and Dhatvagni. Jatharagni helps to digests food and forms Rasa and Mala. Bhutagnis act on the Bhutika of food and nourishes Bhutas in the body while Dhatvagni act on Dhatus. Agni converts food into the energy, which utilizes for vital functioning of the body. Dehagni is contributed towards the complexion, strength, nourishment, Oja and Teja, etc.
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