Abstract

SHARIRKRIYATMAK ASPECT OF GRAHNI– A REVIEW ARTICLE

Dr. Anu Saini*

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Abstract

Aim of Ayurveda is to prevent disease from a healthy person and to cure the disease of the diseased person. Ayurveda emphasize more on the usual condition of Agni, that is why it has been mention as “RogahaSarvepiMandAgni.” The food underwent metabolic alteration by Agni and results in preservation of the body tissue elements by their enlargement and repair process. According to Acharya Charaka, Agni is the head of all the factorand with digestion in the body of all livelihoodbeing. AcharyaCharaka also state the place of Agni is also recognized as ‘Grahni’ because it will be given and retain the food. PachakPitta supplementary, hold up the mainpurpose of Grahni in themetabolism of food, which is bring to this fraction on the way to Pakwashaya. Grahni not only help in amalgamation and absorption but also take care of going away of Sara and Kitta. Any injury of Agni will pass on the integrity of Grahni. GrahniRoga is one of the very usually seen disease in our society, may be since of distorted food habits, socioeconomically state, modern lifestyle and mental state of human beings. The aim of this study is to explain the Grahni in its SharirKriyatmaka (physiological) aspect. So, that it will be effortless to get ready efficient protocol for diagnosis and management of GrahniRoga.

Keywords: Grahni, Agni, SharirKriyatmak, Roga.