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Critically examine the Ayurvedic concept of Agni, including its structural classifications, physiological mechanisms, and clinical significance in maintaining health and preventing disease.

August 16, 2026Open Access

Decoding Agni: Conceptual Insights and Clinical Relevance in Ayurveda

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Critically examine the Ayurvedic concept of Agni, including its structural classifications, physiological mechanisms, and clinical significance in maintaining health and preventing disease.
Conducted a narrative review analyzing classical Ayurvedic texts, including Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridaya.
Synthesized classical concepts with contemporary scientific literature on digestion, metabolism, and physiological homeostasis.
Identified thirteen distinct types of Agni—comprising one Jatharagni, five Bhutagni, and seven Dhatvagni—that coordinate gastrointestinal digestion, elemental nutrient conversion, and tissue-level metabolism.
Found that balanced Agni sustains optimal tissue nourishment, immunity, and vitality, whereas Agni dysfunction leads to toxic metabolite accumulation (Ama) and drives diverse systemic pathologies.

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Narrative review synthesizes the physiological and therapeutic roles of Agni across classical texts, indicating its central role in metabolic homeostasis and disease pathogenesis.

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Sheetal Roman2 Sulekha Sunil Patil*1 (2026) studied this question.

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Narrative review synthesizes the physiological and therapeutic roles of Agni across classical texts, indicating its central role in metabolic homeostasis and disease pathogenesis.

Decoding Agni: Conceptual Insights and Clinical Relevance in Ayurveda

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Decoding Agni: Conceptual Insights and Clinical Relevance in Ayurveda

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