CONCEPT OF AGNI - A CONCEPTUAL STUDY
Dr. Gupta Deepak* and Asthana Alok
ABSTRACT
In Ayurveda, the term Agni is used in the sense of power which converts ingested substances from one form to another. Agni converts food in the form of substances which are acceptable by body. Ayurveda considers that Dehagni is the fundamental cause of life, complexion, strength, health, nourishment, lusture, Oja, Teja and Prana. Agni as pondered upon in Ayurveda is related with digestion, metabolism, assimilation & thermoregulation. All the metabolic processes leading to genesis of body tissues are the outcome of Agni. The balanced state of agni is a prime factor of health. The derangement of agni leads to production of diseases of nutrition, digestion and metabolism. The of Agni is associated with health of an individual as well as closely related with formation of diseases. The improper diet or faulty life style causes agni Dushti which causes abnormality of Dhatus and ultimately results in various diseases.
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