Abstract

*Dr. Basant Kumar, Dr. Vikas Mishra, Prof (Dr.) Shyam Sundar Gupta and Prof. (Dr.) Madhu Verma

ABSTRACT

The Ayurveda is the ancient medical science of the world. It focuses on maintaining the health of human beings. Maintaining health by proper use of Ahara(diet), Vihara(daily routine).The digestion, absorption and assimilation of food occur in gastrointestinal tract and there is clear and complete description of the digestive organs and digestive process on anatomical, physiological ground initiating from macroscopic to microscopic level in modern science. Acc to Ayurveda the chief site for digestion of food is Grahani and is considered as organ where Agni resides which in turn carry out the function of digestion. It is said that Grahani and Agni are interdependent; due to this nature these two are responsible for proper functioning of the each other. Any derangement in function of any one leads to improper digestion which in turn causes many diseases as Acarya had illustrated that most disease occur due to functionally weak Agni 3 i.e. Mandagni further Mandagni for long period leads to a chronic disease called as Grahani Roga. So, the proper Understanding of Grahani leads to better clarity of Grahaniroga which will prove as a boon for the treatment of patients.