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| AGNI STATES, SYMPTOMS & FUCNTIONS | ||
| Agni State | Probable Symptoms | Functions |
| 1. amagni | Aids Digestion | When Samagni functions normally, the state is known as Jathagragni It guarantees digestion; also ensures that the Tridoshas are functioning normally. |
| 2. andagni | Digestive malfunctioning; Udara Gaurava (abdomen heaviness); Shiro Gaurava (heaviness in the head); Gatra Sadana (constitutional weakness). | Predominance of Kapha Dosha hampers smooth functioning of Jatharagni; So Agni fails to digest the consumed food; the general metabolism power weakens. |
| 3.ikshnagni | Digestive acumen hyperactive; Large quantities of frequent meals also digested. But, post-digestion phase accompanied by Santapa (Burning sensation & heat in tummy); Parched palate (Talushosha Daha); Parched throat (Daha and Gala Shosha); and Parched lips (Oshtha Shosha Daha); Voracious hunger (Atyagni/Bhasmaka) | Predominance of Pitta Dosha Agni excessively excited. |
| 4.ishamagni | Digestive acumen unpredictable; At times, it functions normally at other times, it slows down considerably; Sometimes, it produces Intestinal gurgling sounds (Antrakujana); Abdominal distension (adhamana); colic pain (Shula); Ascites (Jathara); Diarrhoea (Atisara); Upward movement of Vayu/ flatulence (Udavarta) | Predominance of Vata Dosha creates this erratic state of Agni. This state aids the digestive process; But chronic state may lead to loose motions; feeling of heaviness in the limbs; ascites; dysentery; constipation; colic pain; and even abdominal distension. |
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