Abstract

CONCEPT OF AGNI AND ITS CLINICAL IMPORTANCE W.S.R TO AMA AVASTHA

*Dr. Manish Kumar Saini, Prof. Dr. Ashok Kumar Sharma, Dr. Kishorilal Sharma, Dr. Rekh Raj Meena, Dr. Ayushi Nigam and Dr. Iqbal Gauri Khan

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Abstract

Ayurveda is the most authentic science among Vedas. It is beneficial for both protective and therapeutic purpose. In Ayurveda, among the many fundamental principles Agni is one of the most important components for healthy, happy and long life. Agni is responsible for catabolism, metabolism, transformation, digestion and destruction of the toxins from the body. Ayurveda considers that Dehagni is the cause of life, health, nourishment, energy which is responsible for all vital function of our body. According to Acharya Charak, after stoppage of the function of Agni, the individual dies because Agni is considered as the life when it is in samavstha. Samagni leads to healthy, happy and long life, but if the Agni of a person is vitiated, the whole metabolism in his body would be disturbed, resulting in ill health and disease. Hence, Agni is said to be the base (mool) of life. Any malfunctioning of Agni will lead to formation of Ama which is root cause of disease. Ama is undigested food which occurs due to Mandagni. It is very important to rule out the possible cause of Agnimandya.

Keywords: Agni, Jatharagni, Ama.