Conceptual study of Kshipra Marma w.s.r. to its traumatic result

Abstract

Marma is one of the important subjects of Ayurveda. It plays an important role in surgery. Marma points have been accepted as the “Prana- seats of life” and “vital points of the body”. Marma is defined as sites where Prana resides naturally. Every individual must know these vital points of our body so that they prevent them from any type of trauma. The main focus of this study will be on the Kshipra Marma which is a Snayu Marma based on anatomical structures found in that area. Kshipra Marma is one of Kalantara Pranahara Marma based on traumatic effects. According to Maharshi Sushrut sometimes it is resembled like Sadyapranhara Marma. It is situated between the big toe and first toe in the lower limb and between the thumb and index finger in the upper limb. Kshipra Marma is located both in the upper and lower limbs. Trauma to this Marma causes death due to convulsions. Understanding Kshipra Marma is very important in the clinical practice of Ayurveda due to being more prone to injury in labor or former classes while working in the paddy field. However, trauma has posed a major civil problem today. In this article, we will explain a complete summary of Kshipra Marma regarding its location, structural entity, modern anatomical correlation, and clinical anatomy.