Abstract

CONCEPT OF AGNI- AN AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Dr. Priyanka Dilip Dhane* and Dr. Smita S. Kadu

Abstract

The ancient system of Indian science Ayurveda describes various concepts related to the physiological functioning & biological response; Agni is one of such concept. Agni considered responsible for digestive & metabolic functioning of body. The digestion & assimilation of ingested food performed by the agni which is very essential process for the growth & development of human body. Agni is responsible for strength, health & it determines the quantity of food to be consumed. Ingested food is to be digested, Absorbed & assimilated, which is necessary for the maintenance of life, & is performed by the agni. Agni has been divided into 13 types, i.e. 1 Jatharagni, 5 Bhutagni & 7 Dhatvagni. Jatharagni is the chief among all types of agni because function of bhutagni & dhavagni depend on this. Jatharagni is the most important one, which digests all types of food & transforms it into Rasa & Mala. There are different agnis of different mahabhutas i.e. Parthiv Agni, Apya Agni, Taijas Agni, Vaayaviya Agni & Akasheeya Agni. Agni provides Bala, Arogya, Ayu, Prana, Swasthyam, Varnam, Utsaha, Prabha, Ojha & Teja to the body. For understanding of disease process & prescribe of treatment is one of the important concepts of agni.

Keywords: Jatharagni, Dhatavagni, Bhutagni, Metabolic process.