Physiological Aspect of Agni and its Role in Metabolic Activities: A Review

Sampada Dattatray  Thakur

doi:10.22270/ijmspr.v9i4.79

Authors

Sampada Dattatray Thakur Assistant Professor, Kriya Sharir, Dr. G.D. Pol Foundations YMT Ayurved Medical College and PG Institute, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22270/ijmspr.v9i4.79

Keywords:

Ayurveda, Agni, Digestion, Metabolism, Paka

Abstract

In the Ayurvedic medical system, Agni represents the primary force governing digestion and metabolism within the body. It manifests as the active component in bodily secretions responsible for catalyzing digestive and chemical processes. Physiologically Agni performs functions of digestion, absorption and assimilation of ingested food. Jatharagni holds a central position as it influences the functioning of both Bhutagni and Dhatvagni. Physiologically Jatharagni transforms ingested foods into Rasa and Mala. The Bhutagnis act on specific elemental components of food, nourishing the corresponding elements within the body. The Dhatvagnis operate on respective tissues, breaking them down into different parts. The overall transformative process led by Agni contributes to the maintenance of vital aspects such as Bala, Arogya, Ayu, Prana, Swasthyam, Varnam, Utsaha, Prabha, Ojha and Teja. Agni serves as a critical factor in transforming ingested substances of diverse origins into a uniform nature, converting consumed food into energy.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Agni, Digestion, Metabolism, Paka

Author Biography

Sampada Dattatray Thakur, Assistant Professor, Kriya Sharir, Dr. G.D. Pol Foundations YMT Ayurved Medical College and PG Institute, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, India.

Assistant Professor, Kriya Sharir, Dr. G.D. Pol Foundations YMT Ayurved Medical College and PG Institute, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, India.

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