A REVIEW ON ROLE OF AGNIDUSHTI IN KOSHTHAGATA VYADHIS(G I DISORDERS)

Abstract

Background ;

The nourishment of Sharira (body)takes place from Agni(digestive capacity). The function of Agni is to help for  proper metabolism which will support for the healthy status . When Agni remains Sama (balanced) then the nourishment will be in proper way . From the proper nourishment all functions of Tridosha(three humours) are seen normally such as from  Vaayu Utsaaha that is enthusiasm , from Pitta Prabha that is luster of the skin and from Kapha Bala that means strength exists. From the proper nourishment Dhatu Utpatti or Poshana of Dhatus(tissues) are also seen normally. The term Koshtha refers to the digestive tract or the motility of the intestines and movement of food, fecal matter and its expulsion. Koshtha is included in Abhyantara roga marga(internal pathway for disease) and the diseases originating in Koshtha are considered as Koshthagata vyadhis. Most  of the diseases are caused due to Mandagni. If digestion and metabolism are good then health will be maintained. The function of Pachakagni is to make digestion of Ahara Rasa.

Aims and objectives; To study the role of agni in koshthagata vyadhis that is GI Tract disorders.

Sources ; Classical texts ,modern texts and published articles

Results, discussion and final outcome of the work;Agni is having major role in manifestation koshthagata vyadhis that is GI Tract disorders. Because in most of the diseases Agni has become manda leading to less function of it and diseases occurring in digestive system are found.