ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is the oldest system of medicine in the world. Ayurveda holds that human bodies, like all other stuff in the universe, are made up of the Panchamahabutas (five basic elements). Different processes are always taking place in this Panchabhautika Sharira, resulting in the loss of various components. In order to be replaced, one must take the proper amount of Ahara (food). According to Acharya Charaka, the body is the result of food, and Agni (the digestive component) is crucial to the correct digestion and metabolism of Ahara (food). In Ayurveda, the term Aaharapaka denotes the applicability of Ayurveda to contemporary literature as well. After years of study, this theory has been shown to be scientifically sound even today. The digestive process is divided into three phases according to Ayurveda. They're known as the pachan Avasthapaka. Because food is so important to survival, it is referred to as Pranam, which translates as vital for life. After that, the meal is digested for the purpose of extending one's life expectancy and split into two categories: Rasa and Mala. Avasthapaka is the term used to describe the process by which all food particles move through the body during digestion. It entails altering the texture, flavour, and consistency of the consumed substance. This process is known as Avastha paka and is divided into three stages: Madhur Avalavastha Pak, Amla Avalavastha Pak, and Katu Avalavastha Pak. Final stable absorbable products are generated after full digestion and is referred to as Vipaka. You may choose from madhura vipaka, amla vipaka, or katu vipaka, which are all subtypes. A procedure known as Sara kitta vibhajana is carried out by Jatharagni in the gastrointestinal tract and by Dhatwagni in the srotamsi of dhatu. Keywords: Aahar Pachan Kriya, Avastha paka, madhura avastha pak, amla avastha paka and katu avastha paka
Publication date: 15/12/2021

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.12.1005