Agni and its important role on human body-a review study

Agni is defined as Nayteparin ‘aamayateeti’ means agni is the one which brings about transformation of consumed AahaaraVihaaradiDravya of Vijaateeya (incompatible) origin to Sajaateeya (homogenous) nature. External (sun) & internal (pitta) agni is the basis of life. Acharyacharak says about agni extinguishing the Agni is Death it means life is directly proportional to Agni. According to acharyaSushrutaagni in the body is Pitta. The pitta expressions of heat & digestion sustain the life. According to fundamental principal of Ayurveda Agnis has important role in the physiological functioning of body. In modern era life becomes fast & mechanical. This is thereason why can’t give proper attention to daily & seasonal regimes, exercise and diet. This change in lifestyle is responsible for replacement of Shad-rasatmakAhara by preserved & fast food, bakery products, shift duties (i.e. ratreejagaranevamdivaswapn), stress & strain full lifestyle. All these factors causesAgnimandhya& making them more and more susceptible for disease. According to AcharyaCharakmandagni is root cause of every disease. If jatharagni is weak it will result into improper formation of Rasdhatu and consequently uttarotardhatu formation hampers. This is the reason why AyurvedicSamhitas has given a lots of importance to agni.