REVIEW OF TALAHRIDAYA MARMA WITH THE HELP OF CADAVERIC DISSECTION: A REVIEW ARTICLE

Abstract

Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine.  It  is  accepted  as  the  oldest  science  of  medicine  as  the  description  of ayurveda medicine is found in Vedas (5000 B.C.). “MARMA” is one of the important subject of Ayurveda, Acharya Charakhas delt its clinical significance in “Trimarmeeya Siddhi Adhyaya” under three headings “Vasti, Shira and Hridaya. In olden days Vaidya had to deal with more emergencies during the time of war and it might have been the reason why Marma was given outmost importance in our Samhitas. Marma are the vital  points  when  affects, leads  to  termination  of life.  Thus from  surgical  point  of  view  knowledge  about  Marma  is  highly  important.  The details of Marma  are  present  not  only  in  our  scriptures  but  also  in  Vedas,  Upanishad,  Itihaasa  and  Purana as. Talhridaya Marma is a type of Mansa Marma which is situated at the centre of Hastatala and Paadatala. They are  four  in  number  which  is  located  one  each  in  all  four  limbs.  It is  also  included  in  Sakhagata  Marma  and Kalaantara Pranahara Marma. Any injury to Talhridaya Marma leads to Ruja (severe pain) and Marana (death) over a period of time gradually. In  this  present paper,  an  attempt is  made to explore the  concept  of  talharidyamarma  is  an  introductory  from with special  reference  to  cadaveric  dissection  in  a  systemic  and  well  organized manner to know its importance in human body and in rachana sharer.

KEYWORD: Marma, Talhridaya marma, Cadaveric dissection.