Which of the following is a listed cause of agni mandya?

• A. Eating at the wrong time
• B. Bad food combos
• C. Traveling
• D. Cold drinks

Answer: (B)

Agni mandya means a weakened digestive fire. It happens when factors disrupt or dampen digestion, so the body struggles to break down food efficiently.

In Ayurveda, incompatible food combinations (viruddha ahara) are a classic listed cause. When certain foods are eaten together, their digestive properties clash, leading to slower digestion, the build-up of toxins (ama), and a sluggish agni. This direct clash of foods is why bad food combos are identified as a cause of agni mandya.

Eating at an irregular time can affect digestion by disturbing routine and timing, and travel or cold drinks can influence comfort and appetite, but the specific listed factor in this item is the incompatibility of foods together.