Abstract

THE ROLE OF AGNI IN CONTEXT OF PRAMEH

Dr. Muskan Nainwani*, Dr. Salil Jain and Dr. Gote Megha Suresh

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Abstract

Ayurveda being a life science manages pretty much every part of life to ensure an unceasing health status. Ayurveda has its own fundamental principle to work, and one of them is concept of Agni. Agni, is central to the Ayurvedic understanding of health and disease. It governs the processes of digestion, absorption, and tissue transformation, ensuring the maintenance of homeostasis. When Agni is impaired—a state known as Agni Dushti—it leads to the formation of Ama (toxins), disturbed metabolism, and the development of various diseases. One such disease is Prameha, a metabolic disorder characterized by excessive urination, turbidity in urine, obesity, and deranged fat metabolism, often compared to diabetes mellitus. This article explores the physiological role of Agni, its pathological disturbances, and its specific involvement in the etiology and progression of Prameha.

Keywords: Agni, Agni Dushti, Prameha, Mandagni, Jatharagni, Medo Dhatwagni, Ayurveda, Metabolism.