Potential role of acinull-p in management of ajirna w.s.r to indigestion

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Ayurveda is the old traditional science deals with the management and prevention of diseases. Most of the diseases arise due to hypo functioning of Agni (biodigestive power) and it is the root cause for the development of many diseases. Ayu (long life), Bala (strength) and Varna (complexion) etc. dependent on status of Agni . Agni present in the Jathara (Stomach and Intestine) which digest and metabolize the food and assist in growth of body hence it is termed as BhagawanIshvara - almighty Godhimself. All the diseases arise as a result of less, excessive and irregular digestion of food known as Mandagni , Tikshnagni or Vishamagni respectively. Agni may get disturbed by erratic lifestyle and abnormal dietetic regimen. Disturbed functions of Agni cause indigestion of food is termed as Ajirna (indigestion). Ajirna is the most important source of production of Ama and favors genesis diseases. Avoidance of the etiological factor is the initial action in the management. Inappropriate lifestyle, unreliable seasonal regimen adherence, mental disturbance and stress may contribution in the progress of Ajirna condition. So, the Deepan, Pachan, Laghan are the basic management in Ajirna along with internal Medicine. Acinull-P which contain Trikatu, Ajmoda, Chitrakadimoola chhal, Nausadara, Swetajeeraka, Chhoti Harad, Krishna jeeraka, works on Ajirna . Keywords: Agni, Ajirna, Ama, Amajirna, Vidagdhajirna, Vistabdhjirna INTRODUCTION Ajirna is the state of incomplete process of digestion of ingested food