ABSTRACT
“STUDY OF AGNI IN DIFFERENT METABOLIC DISORDERS”- A REVIEW
Dr. Ajay Malviya*, Dr. Janmejay Shakya, Dr. Puspendra Kumar Pandey and Dr. Rahul Palsedkar
In Brahmasutra, Agni has been meant to be a sign of life in the body. In Shabdakalpadruma, 61 synonyms of Agni have been compiled. These synonyms help in explaining the nature and functions of the Agni, e.g., Vaishvanara, Sarva Paka, Shuchi, Vishwambhar, Rudra etc. The metabolism and catabolism in organism all are regulated through Agni. The presence of ‗Agni‘ in human system responsible for digestion and metabolism. Agni is the digestive and metabolic fire of the body. Ayurveda emphasizes that all the diseases are the result of weak state of Agni. Improper functioning of Agni leads to various gastrointestinal disorders as well as various metabolic disturbances.
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