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CRITICAL REVIEW ON THE CONCEPT OF JATARAGNI

2021; Volume: 9; Issue: 12 Linguagem: Inglês

10.46607/iamj2909122021

ISSN

2320-5091

Autores

K Akshatha, S Nagaraj, Ravi K.V, Arun Kumar M,

Tópico(s)

Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants

Resumo

Proper functions of Agni (fire) in the body signify good health of the individual while an abnormal state leads to manifestations of diseases. The word Jatara means Udara (abdomen) and the Agni located in Jatara is Jataragni (digestive fire) and its Pramana (quantity) differs in each organism. There are various anatomical structures relat- ed to Jataragni that contribute towards its normal functioning. The physiological process of digestion and metab- olism including biophysical and biochemical changes in the ingested food is carried out by the influence of Jata- ragni. It also influences the status of Dosha, Dhatu and Mala in the body. The objective of this study is to know the anatomical and physiological aspects of Jataragni to understand the pathological states in the body. Keywords: Agni; Jataragni; Koshtanga; Grahani.

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