
Ama is caused by poor digestion. Poor digestion occurs when agni (digestive fire) is disturbed. Agni may be disturbed by any dosha.
Ama is most easily identified by its signs and symptoms. When ama is present in the body, the tongue usually becomes coated, the breath is foul and the body odor is strong. As ama occurs when the digestive agni is weak, the patient will usually present with digestive symptoms as well. As ama interferes with tissue function, patients with ama often appear fatigued.” ~ Excerpt from “Principles of Ayurvedic Medicine,” by Dr. Marc Halpern, Founder of the California College of Ayurveda