A literary review on Nabhi as Jyotisthana

  • Priya First Year Post Graduate Scholar, Department of PG Studies in Shareera Rachana Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka, India.
  • Krishnamurthy Professor and Head, Department of PG Studies in Shareera Rachana Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka, India.
  • Kochutresia Jose Assistant Professor, Department of PG Studies in Shareera Rachana Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka, India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.2.25
Keywords: Nabhi, Amashaya, Pakwashaya, Jyoti Sthana, Pachakashaya

Abstract

Introduction: Nabhi (umbilicus) is considerd as one among Matrujadi Bhava (maternal factor). It is Kosthanga (organ located within the Kostha). It is the place where Prana (life) resides, is situated below the Amashaya (stomach) and above the Pakwashaya (intestine). It is also termed as Pachakashaya. And it is one among Sadhyopranahara Marma, and Dashapranayatana. Nabhi is also considered as Sthana of Pitta. Need for the study: Literary review to know that the concept of Agni (digestive fire) w.s.r. to Nabhi with the help of contemporary science. Observation: By considering the references given in the classic i.e., Nabhi as Jyoti Sthana. And by anatomical landmark and physiologically it can be able to correlate that the diseases which involves indigestion, malnutrition, metabolism. Conclusion: Discussion on literary review is carried out to conclude the concept of Nabhi as Jyoti Sthana.

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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.9.2.25
Published: 2024-04-10
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Priya, Krishnamurthy, & Kochutresia Jose. (2024). A literary review on Nabhi as Jyotisthana. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 9(2), 161 - 165. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.2.25
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