A thematic appraisal on Srotas in Ayurveda with relation to Rasavaha Srotas Mulsthana and its aspects with Cardiovascular System

Dr. Radheshyam Sharma

doi:10.21760/jaims.v5i02.870

Dr. Radheshyam Sharma Associate Professor, Department of Rachana Sharir, Shri Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, Maharashtra, INDIA.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i02.870

Keywords: Rasavaha Srotas, Srotomula, Mulasthana, Dhamani

Abstract

Dosha, Dhatu, Mala are considered as the basis of the human body. Srotas are the channels through which the conduction of the nutrients for the Dhatu is takes place frequently to maintain health. Acharya Charak hasdefined it as “Sravanat Srotamsi” means the structure through which Sravanam takes place. Acharya Sushruta describes Srotas as structures which originate from vacant spaces (hollow organs), spread throughout the body and purvey materials or elements. Srotas are the internal transport system of the body which provides assistance for activities of significant bio-factors like Tridoshas, seven Dhatu, the Oja, etc. Hridaya and Dasha Dhamani are considered as Mulasthan (originating place) of Rasavaha Srotas. Heart is the organ which is situated in middle mediastenum and pumps the blood throughout the body continuously. Hridaya is a material cause for storage and pumping action of Rasadhatu after that Dasha Dhamani transports that Rasa Dhatu through all corners of body. Hridaya can be justified as a Mulasthan with storage point of view and Dasha Dhamani as a Mulasthan with conduction standpoint. Sira and Dhamani along with Hridaya forms the foundation of cardiovascular system. In fact, the term ‘vascular’ in CVS comprises of Sira and Dhamani i.e. hollow and tubular structures.

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