A DETAILED STUDY OF SHLESHMADHRA KALA W.S.R. TO ANATOMICAL CONSIDERATION OF KNEE JOINT

Abstract

When developing the Anatomical and Physiological Sciences, Ayurvedic Acharyas gave careful consideration to the fundamental components of Dhatu and its supporting structure, Ashaya. They had also considered the linings that identified the Ashaya's interior walls as Kala while thinking about the Ashaya. Sushruta and other Acharyas describe Shlesmadhara Kala as one of the Sapta Kalas. It can be found in every sandhi. According to Aacharya Sushruta, when counting the Sandhi in our body, only Asthi Sandhi should be taken into account, even if there are many more Sandhi that cannot be tallied. The human body contains two hundred and ten Sandhi in total. Each bone is joined by joints, wrapped in muscles, and supplied with blood by various Sira and Dhamani. Together, these bones make up Asthi Sandhi. All of the body's joints are considered the primary Kapha Dosha Sthana in Ayurveda. The knee, or Janu Sandhi, is the body's largest and most complicated synovial joint. It is crucial for activities like walking and stability, as well as for maintaining an upright posture and evenly distributing body weight.

Determining ShlesmadharaKala's anatomical limitations in these structures is the goal and intent. In order to achieve these goals, we have studied every Ayurvedic classic and relevant work that discusses the construction and functioning of the janu sandhi (knee joint) and Shlesmadhara kala.