Correspondence Address:
Dr. Shubha Pareek M.D. (Sch.)Dept. of Samhita & Siddhant Government Ayurveda College, Nagpur Email: shubhapareek1995@gmail.com Mobile. No 8769862467
Date of Acceptance: 2021-08-25
Date of Publication:2021-09-10
Article-ID:IJIM_89_09_21 https://ijim.co.in
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Conflict of Interest: None Declared
How To Cite This Article: Pareek S, Pareek V, Pachghare M. An appraisal on Rationale of Agni and need of balanced Agni for Hair. Int. J Ind. Med. 2021;2(8):25-30
Ayurveda described significant aspect of Agni in our body. It considers Dehagni as a Cause of life, Complexion, Strength, Health, Luster, Oja, Teja, Nourishment and Prana. As per Acharya Charak, Agni is divided into 13 types, i.e. one Jatharagni, five Bhutagni and seven Dhatvagni. Jatharagni is directly related to Dhatvagni (bioenergy in the cells and their metabolic processes) or Dhatu Nirmana Processes (ultimate tissue metabolism). Agni is the inflexible mediator in the process of digestion of food. Ingested food is to be digested, absorbed and assimilated, which is inevitable for the preservation of life and is performed by Agni. All the normal functions of Dhatu, Upadhatu and Mala in the body are directly dependent on healthy status of Agni. Hairs are said to be the Mala of Asthi Dhatu. Thus, Asthi Kshaya can lead to Keshapatan and Khalitya. Also, hairs are related to Rasa Dhatu as Rasavikruti affects health of hairs causing Khalitya, Palitya, etc disorders. So, for proper formation of Rasa Dhatu and Asthi Dhatu healthy status of Agni is must along with proper diet. If Agni is Normal, hair will be nourished, strong and healthy. If Agni gets Vikrut, it will affect the health of hair. Thus, Agni plays an important role in health of hairs.
Keywords: Jatharagni, Dhatvagni, Dehagni, Agni, Hair, kesha
