An anatomical approach to Grahani on the basis of Cadaveric Dissection - A Cadaveric Case Study

Ayurveda is the ancient medical science of the world. It is first focuses on maintain health of human beings. Maintaining of health by proper using of Ahara (diet), Vihara (daily routine). Ahara or Anna are maintain health by proper metabolism, Ahara known as Prana. In Ahara Paka (digestion) take place in different stage at different parts of body. In this process Grahani is the special part of digestion system part and it is the specialized part of the Mahasrotas. Pittadara Kala is situated at the site of the site of the Grahani, and also site of the Pachaka Pitta which help in the the Ahara Pachana. According to Ayueveda the 6th Pittadhara Kala is situated in between the Amashaya and Pakwashaya and situated above the Nabhi. Grahani is the site of Agni and does Grahana of Anna and it is supported and nourished by the strength of Agni. This study is an attempt to elaborate and compare both ancient and modern concept of Grahani and its clinical significance with the help of cadaveric study

A CRITICAL STUDY OF ANNAVAHA SROTAS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ITS DEVELOPMENTAL ANATOMY

Ayurveda has its holistic approach to understanding the Purush Sharir by different theories like the Srotas, the concept of Srotas is a unique contribution in the understanding of the anatomy of the human body. There is a de- scription of Srotas by 13 Acharya Charak and 11 pairs of Srotas by Acharya Sushrut, both Acharyas described Annavaha Srotas and its Moolas. Acharya Dhanwantari all parts of the body formed at the same time due to Va- yu. Vayu along with Pitta demarcates channels according to purpose; similarly, entering Mamsa (flesh) demar- cates muscles. Matrija Bhava and PitrajBhav are helpful in the origin of Annavaha Srotas. In the classics, Achar- ya says about three Pillars of life viz Ahara, Nidra and Brahamacarya. Ahara is a basic need of all living things. Annavaha Srotas is one of the types of Srotas described in all important Samhita. Keywords: Annavaha Srotas, Sroto Moola, Annavahidhamni, Amashaya and Vamparshava</jats:p