ROLE OF PACHAK PITTA IN DIGESTION AND ENZYME SECRETION

Abstract

Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, describes digestion as a process governed by  Agni (digestive fire), which is essential for the transformation of food into energy and nourishment. Among the five types of Pitta, Pachak Pitta plays the most vital role in digestion and metabolism. It is primarily located in the stomach and small intestine and corresponds closely with the functions of gastric juices and digestive enzymes in modern physiology.