A comparative study of Guda Sharira with contemporary knowledge of Anatomy

Shailendra Singh Sengar; Sapna Upadhyay; Ankita Chitragupt

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.9.29

Shailendra Singh Sengar Reader, Dept. of Samhita Siddhant, Babu Yugraj Singh Ayurvedic Medical College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Sapna Upadhyay Preliminary M.D. (Ayu) Scholar, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, S.G.M. P.G. Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Saheri, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Ankita Chitragupt Assistant Professor, Dept. of Rachana Sharira, Babu Yugraj Singh Ayurvedic Medical College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.9.29

Keywords: Guda Sharira, Uttar Guda, Adho Guda, Ano Rectal Region

Abstract

The science of life aims all alleviations of diseases as well as maintenance and promotion of good health. But in today’s era due to sedentary life style and less physical activities, frequency of several diseases and disorder has increased. According to literature, the incidence of anorectal diseases in the general population is 5-15%.^[1] The incidence of anorectal diseases during pregnancy may increase upto 4½.^[2] Here Guda means the organs which excrete the Apana Vayu and Mala.^[3] So, Guda can be used to indicate end part of digestive system. Almost all the Acharyas have use this term to refer to an organ, which perform function of defecation. Guda is a continuation of large intestine and embryologically derived from Matrujabhasa.^[4] Acharya Charak describes Guda as one of Khoshtangas^[5] and further elebroate that within the pelvic region the Guda has two part Uttara Guda and Adhara Guda.^[6] Guda is identified as Mool of Pureeshavaha Srotas^[7] in Ayurvedic text. It is also categorized as Bahirmukha Strotas^[8] and one of the Karmendriya^[9] (Organ of action). Guda is one among the Prananayatan.^[10] It has also been included in Sadyopranahara^[11] and Mansa Marma Guda is seat of Muladhar Chakra on which all the Chakra depends. The aim of this study is to reconstruct the concept of Guda in this current era to visualise the structure, location, reginal anatomy of ano rectal region. The importance of this study as Guda is vital organ of human body having a rich blood supply which correct knowledge and applied aspect concerning anorectal injuries and disorder.

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