Concept of agnimandya and role of ama in vandhyatva

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In the Present era, human beings become very irregular in their lifestyle. A sedentary lifestyle and improper overeating habits lead to Vikriti of Agni . Due to the Vikriti of Agni , the food consumed needs to be adequately digested. The proper state of Agni keeps the body healthy. The concept of Agni governs the digestion and metabolism of food. Agni is responsible for the appropriate growth and development of the human body. Ayurveda describes 13 types of Agni . Agni specifically performs various enzymatic activities of the body, such as Deepan , Pachan , and Bhedan . If a person’s Agni is normal or Prakrit , then that person will be healthy and longlived. Bal , Swasthya , Pran , and Aayu of the body depend on Agni . When Agni is Dushti occurs, Samyak Pachan of Ahara gets disturbed, leading to indigested food ( Ama formation). This Ama adheres to cell walls and obstructs the body's channels ( Srotas ) because of its sticky nature ( Bahu pichhila guna ). Multiple diseases are thereby brought on. Ama 's effects also weaken the body's resistance and strength. According to Ayurveda, Mandagni or the Activity of Agni is the root cause of all diseases. So, to prevent and treat diseases, it is necessary to maintain the normal functioning of Agni . Keywords: Agni, Ama, Agnidushti INTERNATIONAL AYURVEDIC MEDICAL JOURNAL Nitesh Kumar Kaser et al