The critical appraisal of Medovaha Srotas: A comprehensive review of conceptual framework, clinical implications and contemporary perspective

Abstract

Objectives: This review article elaborates Meda Dhatu, Medovaha Srotas and possible Samprapti and its relevance to the contemporary sciences and consequences of disorders produced due to its Dusthi, so that a clear understanding of all these, helps in searching out more diagnostics and treatment protocols. Data Sources: The classical Ayurvedic texts along with the commentaries, modern science books and internet. Review Methods: The classical information collected is further analysed and tried to collates according to the modern medicinal knowledge and concluded as per the author’s view. Results: Proper diagnosis is very important for providing proper treatment and cure of disease. Medo Dhatu Dhusthi is present in almost all the non -communicable diseases in today’s era which is the major cause of death worldwide. Medo Dhatu when collates with the modern science corresponds to the lipids and its Dusthi corresponds to the disorders due to lipid metabolism. Medo Dhatu Dushti leads to a vicious cycle of pathogenesis leading to many lifestyle disorders and this pathogenesis can be understood by the Samprapti of Sthaulya Roga as per Ayurveda. Conclusion: Medo dhatu and Medo Vaha Srotas along with Samprapti of its Dushti and diseases occurring due to this, needs critical   understanding in today’s era of urbanisation. Due to Increased burden of non- communicable diseases, it is the need of an hour to elaborate more about these fundamentals, so that new treatment protocols and diagnostics can be found out. Ayurvedic texts has lot of explanation about all these. We require to analyse and use that knowledge for the benefit of mankind.