A REVIEW ON KALA SHARIR W.S.R TO ANATOMICAL CONSIDERATION OF PITTADHARA KALA

Abstract

Ayurveda, an ancient clinical science that is full of rich, insightful unique perspectives on human body, it provides  detailed understanding of human body, its structure and function, one of the unique concept is about Kala Sharir. Word Sharir resembles to what is connected to the body and Kala resembles to the thin layers located in between body tissues (Dhatus) and cavities (Ashayas).These layers offer protection ,support along with contributing to formation of various tissues. In Ayurveda, there are seven types of Kala each with a specific location and function particularly. The sixth Kala is Pittadhara Kala, which is arranged between “Pakwamashaya” and is comparable to the inner lining of small intestine, where digestion takes place. The accurate idea of Kala helps clinician to diagnose disease at appropriate level. This study has tried to explain this concept of Kala and Pittadhara Kala very transparently.