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The person should promote his wellbeing himself by properly examining the eight factors of dieting which determine the wholesomeness of the food. In addition, other measures which are conducive to health and wellbeing (that are described elsewhere) should also be adopted (per the recommendations of [[Ayurveda]] practitioners). [14] </div>
 
The person should promote his wellbeing himself by properly examining the eight factors of dieting which determine the wholesomeness of the food. In addition, other measures which are conducive to health and wellbeing (that are described elsewhere) should also be adopted (per the recommendations of [[Ayurveda]] practitioners). [14] </div>
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=== Description of ''Amashaya''(stomach) ===
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=== Query about site of digestion ===
 
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Thus having been questioned by the disciples led by Agnivesha, Lord Atreya described them the organ where food is digested [16]
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Thus having been questioned by the disciples led by Agnivesha, Lord Atreya described them the organ where food is digested. [16]
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=== Description of [[Amashaya]](stomach) ===
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==== Surface anatomy of [[amashaya]] ====
 
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It is the part of the human body- the ''amashaya'' - situated between umbilicus and the breast line wherein all that is eaten, masticated, drunk and licked up is digested .[17]
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It is the part of the human body- the [[amashaya]] - situated between umbilicus and the breast line wherein all that is eaten, masticated, drunk and licked up is digested .[17]
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==== Functions of [[amashaya]] ====
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आमाशयगतः पाकमाहारः प्राप्य केवलम्|
 
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All the food articles are fully digested after reaching the ''amashaya''. Once the digestion is complete, the digested essence of food reaches all the organs of the body by means of the vessels. [18] </div>
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All the food articles are completely digested after reaching the [[amashaya]]. Once the digestion is complete, the digested essence of food reaches all the organs of the body by means of the vessels. [18]  
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=== Summary ===
 
=== Summary ===

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