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Ayurveda is dealing with treating the mind and body as well as soul to ensure an overall state of health. The
wisdom of Ayurveda consists of ancient and scientific knowledge. This science explains that health is a harmony
between Dosha, Agni, Dhatu and Mala. The feeling of hunger, digestion, formation of Ahara rasa and kitta bhaga,
distribution of Ahara rasa to various dhatus, etc, these all processes depend upon Agni. Among all Agnis present
in body, Jatharagni is the prime Agni to maintain others. Generally, all diseases arise whenever there is disturbance
in jatharagni. Diminished jatharagni is the root cause of any diseased condition in body. Deepan and Pachan are
endorsed to modify and balance the state of jatharagni and improves the digestive secretions, facilitates the
peristaltic movement, helps to avoid formation of Aama, etc. The functions of Deepan and Pachan dravyas seems
to be similar, but these are different from each other on the level of their mode of action. Deepan enlightens the
jatharaagni by secretion of only 20% digestive juices and secretion of saliva where, Pachan depends on harmony
between Jatharagni and Paachak Pitta. The Prana Vayu and Saman Vayu plays a good role in assisting Jatharagni
and Paachak Pitta for digestion and absorption.
Keywords: Ayurveda, jatharagni, deepan, pachan, GI Tract, aama, hunger, etc.

dr P C Mangal wjas Vol VIII issue II march 2025