PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECT OF AGNI IN AYURVEDA - A LITERARY REVIEW

Abstract

In the holistic approach of Ayurveda, Agni plays a very important role for the transformation and assimilation of Aahar. In our classical references different Acharya explained Agni according to location and function. Jatharagni and Bhutagni among them are the major Agni. Jatharagni process the four types of food for digestion and Bhutagni is derived from Panchamahabhutas which act on five bhutika form of food. After this process there will be sara (nutritive part) and kitta (excretory part) these two different products will form. Ultimately, it is the discernment of Agni that determines which substances enter our cells and tissues and which substances should be removed as waste. To state the importance of Agni, Acharya Charak also mention Agni as functional important part, if it’s stopped its function the person will die. Therefore, Agni is the very important topic to study and review as per Ayurveda treatment purpose. In this review article attempt to make detailed explanation of Agni.

Keywords: - Ayurveda, Agni, Metabolism, Panchamahabhuta.