CONCEPT OF MANAS W.S.R. TO ANATOMICAL CONSIDERATION OF NERVOUS SYSTEM ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

Abstract

Ayurveda presented various aspects related to the different system of body in this regards Ayurveda philosopher advocated various perspective related to the nervous system. Sushruta and other pioneers of ancient science mainly focused on physiological aspects of nervous system instead of structural details. The function of brain mainly governs through the Vata, Panca Mahabhuta and Tri-Guna according to Ayurveda. The neural impulses, motor activity, sensory activity and other integrative functions of brain mainly govern the Vata. Panca Mahabhuta play role in the constitutional composition of brain and Tri-Guna decides inherent mental and behavioral characteristics of particular types if brain. This article presented concept of Manas W.S.R. to anatomical consideration of physiological and anatomical aspects of brain.

Key-Words: Ayurveda, Manas, Brain, Nervous System, Vata, Anatomy