CLINICAL ASPECTS OF AMA

Abstract

The description of metabolic processes, operating at various levels inside the body, has been essentially covered in Ayurveda under thirteen types of agni and their functions at different levels, which are often compared with the enzymes and biochemical which take part in biological and/or biophysical transformations and reactions. When these agni, at different levels, get disordered they lead to the production of certain undesired elements or byproducts in the system, which are called as ‘Ama’ in Ayurveda and are considered as very important morbid factor responsible for causation of a variety of diseases and playing key role in manifestation of the most of the diseases. Present article is an attempt to explore clinical aspects of Ama, to show its clinical importance.