ANATOMICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE ON ASTHI SHARIRA: AN AYURVEDA REVIEW
Abstract
Ayurveda gives prime importance to the Dosha, Dhatu and Mala, which are considered as physiological components of body. Dhatus are important components of body responsible for Dharana & Poshana of Sharira. Asthi is considered as one of the important Dhatus of body which forms body framework and provides supports to the whole body. Ayurveda Samhitas provides evidence based knowledge of Asthi Sharir. Modern science described Asthi as bone and Asthi Sharira as skeleton system which holds body structure. Asthi lives within the Mamsa (muscle) and considered as Pitruja Avayava, Asthi predominantly composed of Prithvi Mahabhuta along with other elements. Asthi is considered as seat of Vata Dosha, therefore when Vata increases Asthi kshaya may observe thus many diseases related to the bony tissues possess symptoms of Vata vitiation. Considering importance to the concept of Asthi Sharira present article explores anatomical perspectives on Asthi Sharira.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Sharira, Asthi, Dhatu, Bones
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