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@article{206391,
        author = {Dr. Shweta Kamlakar Yaskar and Dr. Vishal Madhukar Khandre and Dr. Prakash R. Chondikar and Dr. Ujwala Jadhav and Dr. Sonali Ubhale and Dr. Deepali Thakur},
        title = {Jatharagni Mandya: Understanding Digestive Dysfunction through Ayurvedic Principles and Contemporary Gastrointestinal Science—A Comprehensive Review},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {2},
        pages = {1327-1332},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=206391},
        abstract = {Agni is regarded as the fundamental biological force responsible for digestion, metabolism, absorption, tissue nourishment, and maintenance of life according to Ayurveda. Among the thirteen types of Agni described in classical Ayurvedic literature, Jatharagni is considered the principal digestive fire governing the transformation of ingested food into nutritive essence (Ahara Rasa). Any impairment in its function results in Jatharagni Mandya, a condition characterized by diminished digestive capacity leading to incomplete digestion, formation of Ama, metabolic disturbances, and initiation of numerous diseases. Contemporary lifestyle modifications including irregular dietary habits, excessive intake of processed foods, psychological stress, sedentary behaviour, and disturbed sleep have substantially increased the prevalence of digestive disorders worldwide. Interestingly, these disorders closely resemble the Ayurvedic concept of Agnimandya. Functional dyspepsia, indigestion, bloating, gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic constipation may all be understood through the concept of impaired digestive fire. This review critically analyses the classical Ayurvedic understanding of Jatharagni Mandya and correlates it with current biomedical knowledge of digestive physiology and gastrointestinal dysfunction. Furthermore, Ayurvedic preventive and therapeutic strategies including Deepana, Pachana, dietary regulation, lifestyle modifications, Panchakarma, and Rasayana therapies are discussed. Understanding digestive dysfunction through Ayurvedic principles provides a holistic, preventive, and patient-centred approach for improving gastrointestinal health and overall wellbeing.},
        keywords = {Agni, Jatharagni, Mandagni, Ama, Digestive Disorders, Ayurveda, Functional Dyspepsia, Deepana, Pachana},
        month = {July},
        }