Types of digestive fires in Ayurveda
tairbhavedviṣama: tīkṣṇo mandaścāgni: samai: sama: ||
There are four types of Digestive fires (Agni)
1. Vishama Agni – Influenced by Vata. A person with Vishama Agni will sometimes
have high appetite, and sometimes, low appetite.
2. Teekshna Agni - Influenced by Pitta. A person with Teeksna Agni will have high
digestion power and appetite.
3. Manda Agni - Influenced by Kapha. A person with Manda Agni will have low
digestion power and appetite.
4. Sama Agni - Influenced by perfect balance of Tridosha – Where person will have
proper appetite and digestion power. Digestion occurs at appropriate time.