Concept of Nabhi – A Review Study

Dr. Kishor G. Satani; Hemang U. Raghavani; Kunjal H. Bhatt

doi:10.21760/jaims.v2i04.263

Dr. Kishor G. Satani Associate Professor, Dept of Samhita and Siddhanta, J. S. Ayurveda College, Nadiad, Gujarat, India.
Hemang U. Raghavani Assistant professor, Dept of Panchakarma, J. S. Ayurveda College, Nadiad, Gujarat, India.
Kunjal H. Bhatt Assistant Professor, Dept of Shalakya Tantra, J. S. Ayurveda College, Nadiad, Gujarat, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v2i04.263

Keywords: Nabhi, Marma, Kosthanga

Abstract

The central point of body in between Amashaya (location of undigested food) and Pakvashaya (location of digested food) is termed as Nabhi. In classical texts of Ayurveda; scattered references regarding Nabhi are available like Nabhi is mentioned as a vital spot (Marma) of body. Nabhi is also included among the fifteen Koshthangas of body. In Sharirasthana of Sushruta Samhita; Acharya Sushruta mentioned that Sira and Dhamani are originated from Nabhi. Acharya Vagbhatta has quoted Nabhi as a dominant place of Pitta Dosha. Nabhi is an abode of Pranas (vital energy). Available literature and commentary on Nabhi interprets it as a Navel but practically it doesn’t make a sense to stick with this interpretation. Therefore; it is need to review classical texts of Ayurveda and contemporary literature to get clear and unambiguous meaning of the word “Nabhi” now a day. After thoroughly reading and interpreting the literature available regarding Nabhi; core of physiological process would be considered by the term Nabhi

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