Field Guide
Ayurveda — Weak Agni & Ama
Agni is the digestive fire. When weak, food is incompletely metabolized and ama (metabolic residue) accumulates — considered a root of most disease in Ayurveda.
The clinical picture
Symptoms, causes & labs
Common symptoms
- Coated tongue in the morning
- Heaviness or brain fog after meals
- Undigested food in stool, foul-smelling gas
- Loss of taste for food, dull skin
Possible root causes
- Eating when stressed, late-night eating, snacking constantly
- Cold drinks with meals, poor food combining
- Sedentary lifestyle, weak digestive rituals
Labs a practitioner may consider
- Ayurvedic tongue and pulse assessment
- Comprehensive stool analysis (as Western correlate)
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Medical disclaimer
This page is educational only. It is NOT medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Do not self-treat based on the information here. If you have symptoms, consult a licensed healthcare professional.