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Katu Avastha Paka (Pungent stage).

Occurs in the jejunum. Most intestinal enzymes are pungent. Protein, fat, and carbohydrates continue to be digested. Fire component of pungent causes increased heat and circulation. Air component results in gases and intestinal peristalsis. Pungent taste is yielded into rasa dhatu.

Vaidya Vasant Lad, Textbook of Ayurveda Volume 1, 2001: p. 261

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