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The strength of agni is at peak in young and middle age. It is low in old age. The ageing process adversely affects agni. Hence, the food pattern shall be modified as per age.
The strength of agni is at peak in young and middle age. It is low in old age. The ageing process adversely affects agni. Hence, the food pattern shall be modified as per age.
== Assessment of agni ==
Assessment of agni is an essential component in the maintenance of health as well as in treating diseases. Agni is subjectively inferred from capacity of digestion. [Cha.Sa. [[Vimana Sthana]] 4/8, 8/40] Various attempts are made to develop tools to assess agni.
Assessment of agni is an essential component in the maintenance of health as well as in treating diseases. Agni is subjectively inferred from capacity of digestion. [Cha.Sa. [[Vimana Sthana]] 4/8, 8/40] Various attempts are made to develop tools to assess agni.