Improper Heat

Loss of the body's ability to regulate temperature; a sign of disturbed agni.

Definition

Amatroshna is loss of the ability to regulate body temperature and is recognized as a clinical sign of disturbed agni. It reflects a breakdown in the metabolic fire that normally maintains thermal homeostasis.

Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Glossary

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