However there are many definitions, but the simple way to quote is digestion refers to difficult in digestion especially food. Ayurveda believes that when the agni (fire especially digestive) becomes weak, one suffers from indigestion. The normal function of Pitta is to keep balance in digestion.
Ayurveda says that any factor that alters the Pitta Dosha or jaatharaagni (say – jaa ta raa g nee means, digestive fire in stomach) is responsible for poor digestion and hence malnourishment or diseases state one’s body.
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