Pakvashaya Agni

The fire component of the large intestine that governs the final stages of digestion and the formation of stools.

Definition

Pakvashaya agni is the fire component of the large intestine. It governs the absorption of remaining nutrients and water and the final shaping of feces before elimination.

Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Glossary

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