Agnimāńdya is the state of inhibited activity of the Agni resulting in delayed or partial digestion or indigestion of food taken even in small measures at proper intervals. Ācārya Mādhava is one who recognized it as a disease or different condition and described its types. It can occur by involvement of any of three Doshas. Āyu, Varṇa, Bala(strength), Swāsthya (health) Utsaaha (energy), Upacaya (corpulance), Prabhā (lusture), Oja, Tej, Praana all these Bhavas depend upon the Agni. One dies if Agni is extinguished, lives long free from disorders if the Agni functions properly. It is the root cause of various lifestyles disorders like DM, Obesity, hormonal disorders. Ayurveda has given due consideration in preservation of Agni. So, following Dinacharya, Pathaapathyaa and Aushadh as mentioned in our classics can help to maintain Agni in balanced state thus prevent and control various diseases.
