A Comprehensive Review over Contribution of Agni, Kostha and Mahabhuta in Digestion
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Digestion is the process by which all living organism extract the principal source of energy to perform all the necessary activities. The substances ingested by living entity are needed to be made homologous with the bodily tissues for ready acceptance. This process if run successfully is the prime cause for proper growth and development of body. Even though the day-to-day lifestyle has made humans a very comfortable and progressive to ensure the joy through the life the alteration in dietary habits, sedentary lifestyle has indulged him into world of diseases as well. The type of food consumed, method of consumption like facts duly influence the process of digestion. The digestion in Ayurveda is mentioned in a series of events as Avasthapaka. This complex phenomenon is ultimately completed by Agni and Panchamahabhuta with assistance of three biological Doshas. The present topics elaborate the same to highlight the role of Agni, Panchamahbhuta in Avasthapaka with possible modern relevance.
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Aniket A Shilwant, Niraj F Mandod
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