Conceptual review on Agnimandya with reference to Ajeerna (indigestion) and its Ayurveda management

Abstract

The word ‘Agnimandya’ in its of itself signifies the state of inadequate process of digestion on ingested food. In Ayurveda there is a concept called Ama, which is considered as the main reason for majority of the diseases. Ama is a toxic substance formed due to Ajirna. This Ama is circulated all over the body through minute channels and gets lodged in different parts of the body causing diseases. The main reason for indigestion is Agnimandya (weakened digestive fire). Incomplete metabolism due to weakened digestive fire leads to unprocessed state of food causing Ajirna. According to predominance of vitiated doshas - Ajirna is classified in three types; Amajirna – vitiated kapha dosha, Vidagdh Ajirna – vitiated pitta dosha and Vishtabdh Ajirna. Agnimandya is main reason for Ajirna which is due to improper diet habit. Deepan, Pachan, Laghan are the basic management in Ajirna along with internal Medicine like Trikatu, Ajmoda, Triphala, Chitrakadi Vati and Lashunadi Vati, Hingwastaka Churna.