European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

ROLE OF AGNI IN MANIFESTATION OF DISEASE

Dr. Richa Tiwari* and Dr. Namrata Khobragade

ABSTRACT

As per ayurveda samhitas all the diseases results due to Mandagni. The term ‘Agni’ is used in the sense of digestion of food & metabolic products. It converts the ingested food in the form of biological energy, which is responsible for all the vital functions of our body. Acharya Charaka in Grahani Chikitsa Adhyaya has mentioned that after suppression of the function of Agni, the individual dies & when the Agni of an individual is in samavastha, then that person leads a healthy, disease free & long life. But if the Agni of a person is vitiated, the whole metabolism in his body would be disturbed, resulting in ill health & diseases. Hence Agni is said to be the base of healthy life. As we know that according to ayurveda all the diseases are the result of Mandagni. For eg-Aam dosha, Aama visha, Alsak, Visuchika, Grahani Roga etc. So, understanding of concept of Agni is basic need of Ayurveda Physician. As according to the status of Agni in the body, a physician can prescribe drugs, drug doses along with Pathya- Apathya Ahara-Vihara.

Keywords: Agni, Mandagni, Samagni, Aam.