A CRITICAL REVIEW OF DEEPAN DRAVYA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF AGNIMANDHYA

Abstract

Ayurveda is the science, which emphasize on health as well as cure of diseases. In Ayurved, Ahara, Nindra and Brahamcharya are mentioned as Tryopasthambha. Among Tryopasthambha, Ahara is described first which shows its importance. Ahara (Food) plays an important role in Dehanirmana. It is also important for growth and energy for our routine works but all the qualities of Ahara is worst if it is not digested properly. Acharya Charak clearly said that Ahara Matra is depends upon strength of Agnibala. Agni converts food in the form of energy, which is responsible for all the vital functions of our body. Mandagni is the state of Agni which cannot digest even little quantity of food in the scheduled time. In Ayurvedic classics Mandagni is described as the root cause of many diseases. Mandagni produces ama which is able to activate autoimmune system.

            Mandagni leads to several severe diseases like Obesity, which is major key factor to heart diseases, hypertension, diabetes etc. So, for the management of Mandagni, Deepan Dravyas described in Ayurvedic classics are very useful.