Mandagni, Manda-agni, ѲԻ岵Ծ, Mamdagni: 17 definitions
Introduction:
Mandagni means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Kalpa (Formulas, Drug prescriptions and other Medicinal preparations)
: Ancient Science of Life: Yogaśataka of Pandita VararuciѲԻ岵Ծ (मन्दाग्न�) refers to “low digestive power�, and is mentioned in the 10th century Yogaśataka written by Pandita Vararuci.—The Yogaśataka of Pandita Vararuci is an example of this category. This book attracts reader by its very easy language and formulations which can be easily prepared and have small number of herbs. It describes only those formulations which are the most common and can be used in majority conditions of diseases (viz., ѲԻ岵Ծ).
Decoction of śṇṭ, ܲ, پṣ� and ḍūcī is indicated for Ի岵Ծ (low digestive power), 峾ٲ, ṇ� (sprue) and diseases caused by 峾. It is also known as ٳܰ decoction in Śārṅgadhara-saṃhitā. The famous ٰ徱 decoction which is available in 䲹첹-ṃh is also described using the same words.
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Source: Wisdom Library: Rasa-śāstraѲԻ岵Ծ (मन्दाग्न�) refers to “weakness of the digesting heat�, as defined in the fourth volume of the Rasajalanidhi (chapter 4).—Accordingly, “the following are the causes of indigestion (īṇa), which is due to weakness of the digesting heat [i.e., Ի岵Ծ]:—Drinking of excessive quantity of water (i.e., water drunk in excess of the quantity required to satisfy thirst), taking of food at irregular hours and in irregular quantities, suppressing calls of nature, and sleeping in day time�.
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
: Asian Agri-History: Paśu Āyurvēda (Veterinary Medicine) in GaruḍapurāṇaѲԻ岵Ծ (मन्दाग्न�) refers to “impaired digestion�, according to sections on Horses (Ҳܰ岹 or śܰ岹) in the Garuḍapurāṇa.—[Management of miscellaneous disorders]—The drugs along with decoction of ٰ are advised if the horse is affected by ṇa (ulcers)/ṣṭ/ñᲹ (lameness). The medicines should be administered with dzūٰ (cow’s-urine) in Ի岵Ծ (impaired digestion), śdzٳDz (swelling/oedema). If they are affected by ٲ辱ٳٲ, ṇa (ulcers) the ṛtṃyܰٲ-ǰṣīr (cow's milk along with ghee) is advised. If the horse is ṛṣ (emaciated), the diet shall be supplemented by ṃs (meat) for ṣṭٳ (to improve the body).
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Source: Wisdom Library: Āyurveda and botanyѲԻ岵Ծ (मन्दाग्न�) refers to “dyspeptic� (having weak digestion). The literal translation is “slow digestion�. The term is used throughout Ayurvedic literature such as the śܳٲ-ṃh and the 䲹첹-ṃh.
: PMC: Formation and validation of questionnaire to assess JāṭharāgniѲԻ岵Ծ (मन्दाग्न�).—One of the four states of Jāṭharāgni (digestive system);—The word Manda means mild. The strength of agni is less in this state. Even the slightest variation in regular amount is felt heavy for its capacity of digestion impairing the functions of agni. ѲԻ岵Ծ is influenced by 첹-ṣa. It is unable to digest even small amounts of food; creates heaviness in abdomen and head, cough, dyspnea, excessive salivation, vomiting, pain all over the body. It takes long time to digest even small quantities of food. This is said to be the basic cause for all pathogenesis.
: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of termsѲԻ岵Ծ (मन्दाग्न�):—The state in which the action of Agni is considerably depressed due to dominant influence of Kapha.

Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English DictionaryԻ岵Ծ (मंदाग्नि).—m (manda & agni. Slow fire.) fig. Feebleness of the digestive faculty, apepsy: and attrib. of weak or bad digestion, dyspeptic.
: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-EnglishԻ岵Ծ (मंदाग्नि).�m Feebleness of the digestive faculty, apepsy. a Dyspeptic.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryѲԻ岵Ծ (मन्दाग्न�).�a. having a weak digestion.
-Ծ� slowness of digestion.
ѲԻ岵Ծ is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms manda and agni (अग्न�).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryѲԻ岵Ծ (मन्दाग्न�).—m. (-gni) Weakness of digestion.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) ѲԻ岵Ծ (मन्दाग्न�):—[from manda > mad] mfn. having weak digestion, dyspeptic, [Kathāsaritsāgara; Mārkaṇḍeya-purāṇa]
2) [v.s. ...] m. slowness of digestion, [Suśruta]
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Hindi dictionary
: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryMaṃdāgni (मंदाग्नि) [Also spelled mandagni]:�(nf) indigestion, dyspepsia.
: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryMandagni in Hindi refers in English to:�(nf) indigestion, dyspepsia..—mandagni (मंदाग्नि) is alternatively transliterated as Maṃdāgni.
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Kannada-English dictionary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpusMaṃdāgni (ಮಂದಾಗ್ನಿ):�
1) [noun] fire that is not kindled properly; fire not burning brightly.
2) [noun] potential heat present, but not perceptible at first sight.
3) [noun] loss of digesting power; impaired digestion.
4) [noun] discomfort caused by this.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryѲԻ岵Ծ (मन्दाग्न�):—n. Med. & Biol. dyspepsia;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
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Starts with: Mandagnidharacalamahatmya, Mandagniharameshadana.
Full-text (+16): Mandagnidharacalamahatmya, Mandagniharameshadana, Mandanala, Mandakini, Jatharagni, Ama, Agniviruddha, Impaired digestion, Agni, Pittakshaya, Caturbhadra, Phalatrikadi, Vimala, Krisha, Lameness, Khanja, Samyukta, Gokshira, Vatapitta, Shotharoga.
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Search found 15 books and stories containing Mandagni, Manda-agni, ѲԻ岵Ծ, Mamdagni, Maṃdāgni; (plurals include: Mandagnis, agnis, ѲԻ岵Ծs, Mamdagnis, Maṃdāgnis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Formation and validation of questionnaire to assess Jāṭharāgni < [Volume 34 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 2015]
The First International Research Seminar on Ayurveda (2014), Birstein, Germany < [Volume 34 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 2015]
Role of nadi pariksa in the diagnosis of udar roga < [Volume 13 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1994]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
Treatment of ѲԻ岵Ծ (Indigestion) < [Chapter 3 - Diseases and Remedial measures (described in Atharvaveda)]
3a. Udararoga (gastroenterological diseases) in the Atharvaveda < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Remedies in Atharvaveda and Caraka-Saṃhitā]
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International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Analysis of jatharagni in sleshmala individuals wsr to jeerna ahara lakshana < [2013, Issue 6 Nov- Dec]
Incidence of sitapitta, udarda and kotha (allergic manifestation) in context to modern dietary habits < [2015, Issue XI November]
An approach towards diagnosis and management of grahani dosha < [2017, Issue VIII August,]
Concept of agni and ama in ayurveda - a brief review < [Volume 4, issue 5: September- October 2017]
Deepan-Pachan: The First Line of Treatment < [Volume 10, Suppl 4: July-August 2023]
Study on Rogaha Sarvepi Mandagnau: Mandagni Causes All Diseases < [Volume 11, Issue 3: May-June 2024]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Concept of agni � a review article < [2021: Volume 10, May issue 5]
Concept of agni and its clinical assessment � a brief review < [2019: Volume 8, June issue 7]
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