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== Functions of agni ==
== Functions of agni ==
The important function of agni is digestion and transformation of ingested food substance to biologically acceptable form. Agni produces the essence or useful part of the food (anna rasa) and the waste part of the food (kitta bhaga). [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]]28/4] The essence of food is then circulated further for processing by bhutagni and dhatvagni. The waste part leads to formation of excretory products ([[mala]]) including stool (purisha), urine ([[mutra]]) and sweat (sweda).
The important function of agni is digestion and transformation of ingested food substance to biologically acceptable form. Agni produces the essence or useful part of the food (anna rasa) and the waste part of the food (kitta bhaga). [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]]28/4] The essence of food is then circulated further for processing by [[bhutagni]] and [[dhatvagni]]. The waste part leads to formation of excretory products ([[mala]]) including stool (purisha), urine ([[mutra]]) and sweat (sweda).
The bhutagni acts for selective uptake of their corresponding components of food. Similarly, dhatvagni acts for selective transformation of food component into the respective body tissues. The waste products formed in this process lead to formation of metabolic wastes (dhatu mala) at various levels. Thus, agni plays vital role in formation and nourishment of body tissues.
The [[bhutagni]] acts for selective uptake of their corresponding components of food. Similarly, [[dhatvagni]] acts for selective transformation of food component into the respective body tissues. The waste products formed in this process lead to formation of metabolic wastes ([[dhatu]] [[mala]]) at various levels. Thus, agni plays vital role in formation and nourishment of body tissues.
Apart from digestion and metabolism, agni plays essential role in thermo-regulation, normal complexion, energy generation, strength and immunity.
Apart from digestion and metabolism, agni plays essential role in thermo-regulation, normal complexion, energy generation, strength and immunity.
Agni reduces the bulk and moisture. Thus, combustion and reduction are functions of agni.
Agni reduces the bulk and moisture. Thus, combustion and reduction are functions of agni.
== Physiological factors supporting agni ==
== Physiological factors supporting agni ==