A systematic review on concept of Annavaha Srotas and its clinical aspect
Abstract
The doshas of the body, Vata, pitta and kapha move from one part of the body to another via channels called srotamsi (pleural). The largest srotas (singular) or channel is the MahaSrotas or gastrointestinal tract (Maha – large or great).The Srotas or channels which carry ‘Anna’ or food are called AnnavahaSrotas. This can be correlated to the alimentary tract or gastrointestinal tract or digestive tract. According to Charaka, Annavaha Srotas contains much, gala, vamaparshwa (annanalika), amashaya and laghuantra. Anna Vaha Srotas are those channels in the body which transport the food and liquids we take. We take varieties of food on daily basis. Through these porous channels or srotamsi oxygen and nutrients can be absorbed and waste products like carbon dioxide can be expelled. So, the srotamsi or channels in the body act like paths or roadways transporting blood and sensory information, absorbing nutrients and expelling waste products from the body. Each srotas has a srotomula (root), a srotomarga (passage) and srotomukha (mouth or opening).
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