− | Vipaka is defined as the transformation occurring in the nutrient fluid ([[rasa]]) after the action of jatharagni.[A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 9/20]<ref name=Hridaya/> The process occurs only after completion of avasthapaka. Vipaka occurs when the ingested food gets divided into two parts viz. fluid formed after digestion (ahara-rasa) and excretory products (mala).[Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 15/9-11] | + | Vipaka is defined as the transformation occurring in the nutrient fluid ([[rasa]]) after the action of jatharagni.[A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 9/20]<ref name=Hridaya/> The process occurs only after completion of avasthapaka. Vipaka occurs when the ingested food gets divided into two parts viz. fluid formed after digestion (ahara-rasa) and excretory products ([[mala]]).[Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 15/9-11] |