"Interrelation Between Samana Vayu And Grahani: Insights Into Digestive Harmony In Ayurvedic Physiology" -a Critical Review

Maintaining health and healing illnesses are the goals of Ayurveda. The reason Ayurveda is referred to as "Rogaha Sarvepi Mandagni'' is because it places more emphasis on the typical state of Jatharagni, or digestive fire. By means of the growth and repair activities of the constituent bodily tissue elements, the food is transformed metabolically by Jatharagni. Knowledge of the elements that make up the body gives insight into the elements that maintain its health. Dosha, Dhatus, and Malas are the three primary components of the body, and they serve as the consolidation points for all physiological functions. The body's basic physiological processes are governed by the "Tridoshas." Being the most powerful of the three Doshas, Vata uses Vayu to direct and regulate every bodily function. Its Sancharsthan, or effective area, is Kostha. The Samana Vayu is located close to the Jatharagni and serves to bolster Agni as well as Grahana, Pachana, Vivechana, and Munchana of Anna Dravya. Three Vayu types—Prana, Samana, and Apana—help Jatharagni to perform Anna Pachana.All living things' bodies have digestive systems, and Jatharagni is the head of all those components, according to Charaka. Because it receives and holds onto food, Charaka adds, the Agni seat is also referred to as "Grahani." In addition, Grahani's primary purpose is to nourish Pachak Pitta, which is necessary for food digestion and is transported to this area on the route to Pakwashaya.