ANATOMICAL CONSIDERATIONS ON SIRA IN AYURVEDA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SUSHRUTASAMHITA: A REVIEW

Authors

  • Dr Raju Verma
  • Dr Sakshi
  • Dr Jannu Manohar

Abstract

The  Sushrutasamhita  is  one  of  the  three  great  treatises  (Brihattrayi)  of  Ayurveda representing mainly the school of surgery. Sushrutasamhita as the best one in Sharira. Sushruta has clarified the details such as distinction among sira, dhamani and srotas.  The  termsira,  in  one  place  reflects  a  meaning  of  blood  vessels  while  at  other place, it means nerve. In such condition it is very difficult to know doubtlessly about it like Modern Anatomy. Therefore, it requires great research work to get a clear concept. Aims and objectives- 1) To search and find out the references in relation to sira in Sushrutasamhita. 2) To understand the concept of sira in Sushrutasamhita and correlate with Modern Anatomy. Methods: - Ancient Ayurvedic classics were consulted and compiled references out of them for said subject to elaborate as well as to understand the process of sira in Sushrutasamhita. Important observations: - Scattered references are available in Sushrutasamhita and Modern Anatomy texts regarding sira.

Key words: Sira, Dhamani, Artery, Vein, Sushruta, Srotas

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Published

2022-11-28