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@article{184430,
        author = {Vd. Pranav Vijay Choudhari and Vd. Vishal Madhukar Khandre and Vd. Ujwala Jadhav and Vd. Chaitanya Sagre and Vd. Vrushali Hitesh Patil},
        title = {"EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF STALE FOOD ON DIGESTIVE FIRE: A REVIEW OF PARYUSHIT ANNAPAN'S EFFECTS ON JATHARAGNI".},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {1379-1383},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184430},
        abstract = {Ayurveda places great emphasis on the quality and freshness of food, as it directly influences the functioning of Jatharagni (digestive fire). The concept of Paryushit Annapan refers to stale or previously prepared food that has lost its freshness and vitality over time. Classical texts consistently caution against the consumption of such food, describing it as Guru (heavy), Shita (cold), and Apakwa (improperly metabolized), which collectively diminish the strength of Agni. Impairment of Jatharagni leads to incomplete digestion, the accumulation of Ama (toxic by-products), and obstruction of bodily channels (Strotorodha), thereby becoming a precursor to various gastrointestinal and systemic disorders.
From a modern perspective, stale food is more prone to microbial contamination, nutrient degradation, and chemical changes such as lipid oxidation, all of which compromise digestive efficiency and overall health. The parallels between Ayurvedic descriptions and contemporary nutritional science highlight a common understanding: stale food burdens the digestive system, reduces metabolic efficiency, and increases disease susceptibility. This review article explores the traditional Ayurvedic view of Paryushit Annapan and integrates it with modern research, emphasizing the adverse consequences of stale food consumption on digestive fire. The findings underline the need to follow Ahar Vidhi Vidhan (dietary principles) by consuming freshly prepared meals to maintain strong Agni, support digestion, and promote long-term well-being.},
        keywords = {Paryushit Annapan, Jatharagni, Agnimandya, Ama, Digestive Fire, Ayurveda, Stale Food},
        month = {September},
        }