AYURVEDA CONCEPT OF SHROTAS, THEIR PHYSIOLOGICAL ROLE IN BODY AND INVOLVEMENT IN DISEASE PATHOGENESIS
Dr. Aaradhana P. Pasarkar*, Dr. Yashwant Anand Wankhade and Dr. Kutaskar Chandrashakhar Shridhar
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda the ancient medical science of Indian civilization elaborated many biological entities and concept of Srotas is one of them. Srotas perform many vital functioning inside the body mainly transportation of biological materials and toxins. Srotas are micro channels of body which perform functioning of filtration and oozing of materials. Srotas help in detoxification of body and maintain circulation of air. Srotas if work properly then normal physiology get established while improper working of Srotas leads pathological consequences. Accumulation of toxins, improper nourishment of Dhatus, blockage of micro-channels and aggravation of vitiated Doshas, etc. are major pathological events associated with improper functioning of Srotas. Present article dealt with biological importance of Srotas and their role in disease pathogenesis if not work properly.
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