Conceptual study of Shleshmadhara Kala w.s.r to Synovial Membrane and its Applied Aspect - A Review

Sharda K Milmile; Rajesh R Urmale

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.7.22

Milmile SK Assistant Professor, Department of Rachna Shareer, Jupiter Ayurveda Medical College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Urmale RR Professor, Department of Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana, Government Ayurved College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.7.22

Keywords: Shleshmadhara Kala, Synovial membrane, Sushrutachrya, Kala Sharir

Abstract

Anatomy is the science that deals with study of the different structures of human body. Kala Sharir is one of the important concepts of Ayurveda anatomy which is mainly about the layers or membranes of the body. Kala is the term stated by Acharya Sushruta in relevance of sheath or beholding membrane of internal organs. Among the Sapta Kalas, Shleshmadhara Kala is fourth important Kala which is described by Acharaya Sushruta and other Acharyas. It is present specially in all the Sandhi. It could be correlate with the Synovial membrane of the joint as per modern Anatomy. Aim of this study is to determine the applied aspect of Shleshmadhara Kala. Objectives of this study are to compare the anatomical structure of Shleshmadhara Kala according modern anatomy and to evaluate the Doshic involvement in various ailments like Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis and gout etc. in Shleshmadhara Kala. To fulfill such aim and objectives we have reviewed all the Ayurvedic classics, related literature and modern anatomy literature.

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