9,091
edits
Changes
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Line 347:
Line 347: − + − + − 1. The concept of cellular and molecular srotamsi is aptly reflected in the following verse:+ − + − Bhawavisheshah tawant ewasmin Srotasam prakara visheshah. + − + − + + + + + + + + + − 2. On the other hand, Charaka describes 13 gross channels from the applied point of view of pathology, clinical medicine and diagnostics which is routinely used in examination of a patient in clinical settings. It seems Charaka considers physiology as subtle and pathology as gross. As also mentioned in the introduction of this chapter, the described set of 13 channels are designed for following physio-pathological attributes, namely, three channels for intake of biologically needed material from outside such as air, water, food through three channels called pranavaha,udakavaha, and annavaha. Besides, there are three other gross excretory functions associated with evacuation of bowels, urine and sweat through the three respective channels/systems called purishavaha, mutravaha, and swedavaha. Finally, there are the seven sustaining channels, one each for the seven dhatus or primordial tissues of the body namely rasavaha, raktavaha, mamsavaha. medovaha, asthivaha, majjavaha and shukravaha for perfusion of the dhatus viz. rasa, rakta, mamsa, meda, asthi, majja, shukra respectively. Each of these channels has been described to possess a pair of base organs called mula which forms the origin of the respective srotas.
→Vidhi Vimarsha
*Increased flow or obstruction or formation of nodules and flow of bodily fluids or contents in the wrong or opposite direction are the features of morbidity of ''srotas''. Diagnosis of these shall be done first before designing management protocol.
*Increased flow or obstruction or formation of nodules and flow of bodily fluids or contents in the wrong or opposite direction are the features of morbidity of ''srotas''. Diagnosis of these shall be done first before designing management protocol.
=== Vidhi Vimarsha ===
=== ''Vidhi Vimarsha'' ===
The chapter on [[Sroto Vimana]] deals with the subject of inner transport systems of the living body in a unique, holistic style and presenting almost a new way of understanding human biology. The living human body is comprised of innumerable micro and macro channels with specific functions. The tangible and intangible components of this srota system are responsible for transport and circulation of all kinds of biological fluids, energies and impulses. Charaka’s statement that our body is equipped with as many micro-channels as is the number of life events is an interesting way of looking at the circulatory system within the body. The subtle dimension of srotovijnana of Ayurveda seems to encompass all the minute structural and non-structural pathways and receptors which allow complex body functions. While deliberating on the micro-structural dimensions of srotovijnana, Ayurveda does not forget to reflect that it is an applied bioscience that needs to be practiced by clinicians who may need to clinically examine the roots of these channels at a gross level. Hence, after initial reflection on the quantized microstructures, Charaka presents a very practical scheme of 13 gross channels or physiological systems for routine pathological considerations and for clinical examinations in a patient. Following two aspects need to be kept in mind to understand the Ayurvedic concept of srotvijana:
The chapter on [[Sroto Vimana]] deals with the subject of inner transport systems of the living body in a unique, holistic style and presenting almost a new way of understanding human biology. The living human body is comprised of innumerable micro and macro channels with specific functions. The tangible and intangible components of this ''srota'' system are responsible for transport and circulation of all kinds of biological fluids, energies and impulses. Charaka’s statement that our body is equipped with as many micro-channels as is the number of life events is an interesting way of looking at the circulatory system within the body. The subtle dimension of ''srotovijnana'' of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda] seems to encompass all the minute structural and non-structural pathways and receptors which allow complex body functions. While deliberating on the micro-structural dimensions of ''srotovijnana'',[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda] does not forget to reflect that it is an applied bioscience that needs to be practiced by clinicians who may need to clinically examine the roots of these channels at a gross level. Hence, after initial reflection on the quantized microstructures, Charaka presents a very practical scheme of 13 gross channels or physiological systems for routine pathological considerations and for clinical examinations in a patient. Following two aspects need to be kept in mind to understand the Ayurvedic concept of ''srotvijana'':
Srotomayam hi shariram ; Yawantah purushe murtimanto
*The concept of cellular and molecular ''srotamsi'' is aptly reflected in the following verse:
( The body is a network of srotasa. There are as many types of srotas as there are corporeal entities.)
''Srotomayam hi shariram ; Yawantah purushe murtimanto
Ayurveda in general and the [[Charaka Samhita]] in particular presents its unique approach to the molecular physiology of the living body encompassing the entire range of micro transport tissues or channels, with the help of microstructure and nonstructural physiological mechanisms describing the same under [[Sroto Vimana]]. The bio receptors, the micro transport accelerator mechanisms and all kinds of designed micro barriers such as blood brain barrier etc. fall in the realm of micro srotas. This could be easily compared with the contemporary information prevalent today in molecular biology.
Bhawavisheshah tawant ewasmin Srotasam prakara visheshah.''
(The body is a network of ''srotasa''. There are as many types of ''srotas'' as there are corporeal entities.)
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda] in general and the [[Charaka Samhita]] in particular presents its unique approach to the molecular physiology of the living body encompassing the entire range of micro transport tissues or channels, with the help of microstructure and nonstructural physiological mechanisms describing the same under [[Sroto Vimana]]. The bio receptors, the micro transport accelerator mechanisms and all kinds of designed micro barriers such as blood brain barrier etc. fall in the realm of micro ''srotas''. This could be easily compared with the contemporary information prevalent today in molecular biology.
*On the other hand, Charaka describes 13 gross channels from the applied point of view of pathology, clinical medicine and diagnostics which is routinely used in examination of a patient in clinical settings. It seems Charaka considers physiology as subtle and pathology as gross. As also mentioned in the introduction of this chapter, the described set of 13 channels are designed for following physio-pathological attributes, namely, three channels for intake of biologically needed material from outside such as air, water, food through three channels called ''pranavaha, udakavaha,'' and ''annavaha''. Besides, there are three other gross excretory functions associated with evacuation of bowels, urine and sweat through the three respective channels/systems called ''purishavaha, mutravaha,'' and ''swedavaha.''
Finally, there are the seven sustaining channels, one each for the seven ''dhatus'' or primordial tissues of the body namely ''rasavaha'', ''raktavaha, mamsavaha, medovaha, asthivaha, majjavaha'' and ''shukravaha'' for perfusion of the ''dhatus'' viz. ''rasa, rakta, mamsa, meda, asthi, majja'', and ''shukra'' respectively. Each of these channels has been described to possess a pair of base organs called ''mula'' which forms the origin of the respective ''srotas''.
These channels, both minute and gross, are vulnerable to afflictions from a set of srotas disorders viz. atipravritti or hyperactivity, sanga or hypoactivity, siragranthi or obstructive swelling, and vimarga gamana or diversion of function. Such srota dushti or vitiation are caused by a range of factors including ama, unhealthy particles ingested and inhaled from the atmosphere, and wear and tear in body due to routine physiology and stress. Ayurveda advocates protecting the channels from being blocked or vitiated by means of leading a healthy life style, eating healthy food as well as by practicing periodical samshodhana karma.
These channels, both minute and gross, are vulnerable to afflictions from a set of srotas disorders viz. atipravritti or hyperactivity, sanga or hypoactivity, siragranthi or obstructive swelling, and vimarga gamana or diversion of function. Such srota dushti or vitiation are caused by a range of factors including ama, unhealthy particles ingested and inhaled from the atmosphere, and wear and tear in body due to routine physiology and stress. Ayurveda advocates protecting the channels from being blocked or vitiated by means of leading a healthy life style, eating healthy food as well as by practicing periodical samshodhana karma.
Future Scope for Research
Future Scope for Research