AGNI IN ĀYURVEDIC CONCEPT

Abstract

Āyurveda is the traditional ancient Indian system of health science. In this science gave more importance to Agni or fire.  It has a significant role to maintain body homeostasis, body functioning, metabolism, of body and proper functioning of the body. According to the functions and site of action, Agni has been divided into 13 as, 1 jadaragni, 5 Bhudagni, 7 Jadaragni. Agni also used into the surgical purpose. Agnikarma has been given a special place in surgery by Suśruta and it is believed that disease treated by Agnikarma never reoccurs. This paper deals with the concept of Agni in Āyurveda and surgery.

Keywords

agni, bhūdagni, jadarāgni dagdāgni, agnikarma

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To cite this article

Sudhalakshmi, C. (2020). Agni in Āyurvedic Concept. John Foundation Journal of EduSpark, 2(1), 53-60.