The Interplay of Agni, Manas, and Grahani: an Ayurvedic Psychosomatic Approach
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Agni and Grahani are inherently linked; according to Aacharya Chakrapani, the diseases of Agni itself are similar to the decline in Agni, which is a feature of Grahani roga. Although mental aspects aren't specifically mentioned in Charaka Samhita's Grahani roga nidana, modern research connects stress and anxiety to gastrointestinal motor dysfunctions and spasms. Thus, it is essential to investigate the function of Manas (mind) in Grahani in Ayurveda. Although there is no proven mental cause, Vataja and Kaphaja Grahani exhibit mental symptoms such as manas sadanam and strishu-aharshanam. The Charaka Samhita highlights the influence of the mind on Agni by mentioning that mental emotions like as fear and worry can impede digestion. use an Ayurvedic approach to address mental health and Grahani relations.
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7127096554
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