Internal Fire

A synonym for jathara agni, the central digestive fire of the gastrointestinal tract.

Definition

Koshta agni, literally "internal fire," is a synonym for jathara agni—the central digestive fire seated in the gastrointestinal tract that governs the breakdown and assimilation of food.

Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Glossary

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