Ayurveda and Digestion: The Importance of Agni

In Ayurveda, good health begins with digestion.

Digestion is about more than simply processing food. Ayurveda views it as a fundamental process through which the body transforms nourishment into energy, vitality, and strength.

At the heart of digestion is Agni, often described as our “digestive fire.” When Agni is balanced, the body can efficiently digest and absorb nourishment while eliminating what it no longer needs. When Agni becomes weak, irregular, or too intense, digestive discomfort and other imbalances may occur.