ANATOMICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL REVIEW ON PRANVAHA STROTAS W.S.R. TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Abstract
Sharir Rachna is one of the important subjects of medical science, Ayurveda presented several concepts related to the Sharira and the concept of Srotas is one of them. Srotasdescribed as per medicinal point of view and surgical point of view by Acharya Charak had Acharya Sushrut respectively. Ayurveda explained anatomy and physiology of different types of Srotas and Pranavaha srotas is one of them which is considered as important Srotas, that supply Pran throughout the body. Pranvaha srotas is related with the rate of respiration and circulation of oxygen throughout the body. Pranavha srotas is related to the lungs, heart and other pulmonary structures. This article explores anatomical and physiological review on Pranvaha strotas W.S.R. to the respiratory system/lungs.
Key Words: Ayurveda, Srotas, Pranavaha srotas, Lungs, Oxygen
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