A critical review of Prana Vayu and its correlation with contemporary science
Abstract
Tridosha Siddhanta stands high as Vata, Pitta and Kapha are the three biological humors, present in the bodies which are responsible for the maintenance of homeostasis. Vata dosha is the most important factor of Tridosha which is responsible for controlling all types of movements. Prana Vayu, one of the five Vata Doshas, travels via the Urah (thorax region) and Kantha (throat region) from its location in the head. It is reasonable for the processes of respiration, deglutition, eructation, sneezing, and spitting. It also keeps the heart, Hridaya (intelligence/judgment), and Chitta (mind) functioning properly. Hearing head refers to the brain and brain stem, which are in charge of all these processes. According to modern medical research, Prana Vayu performs all of the same roles. In general, the Prana Vata's functions can be related to those of the limbic system, cranial nerves, cerebral cortex, basal ganglia, and other components. Thus, it is easy for us to understand the fundamentals of Ayurveda, which is desperately needed in the modern world. In modern medicine, the majority of the Vatika illnesses treated in Ayurveda are classified as neurological disorders. There aren't many published publications on the intellectual aspects of Vata. An attempt has been made in this article to correlate the physiological activities of Prana Vayu, with a focus on neurophysiology.
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