CLINICAL PERSPECTIVES ON KALA SHAREERA; AN AYURVEDA REVIEW W.S.R. TO ANATOMICAL CONSIDERATION
Dr. Prahlad Raghu* and Dr. Prince Raghu
ABSTRACT
Kala Shareera is important concept of Ayurveda anatomy which mainly talks about layers or membranes of body. The medical science reported presence of many membranes in body which form envelope to over the organs. These layers provide support and protect organs from outer shock. The fluid present with these layers or membrane gives lubrication to the body organs and improves their motions. As per modern science pleurae and pericardium are examples of membranes or layers which cover lungs and heart respectively. As per Ayurveda Kala can be defined as a separator between Dhatu and Ashaya, they are seven types; Shleshmadhara Kala, Raktadhara Kala, Medodhara Kala, Shleshmadhara kala, Pureeshadhara kala, Pittadhara kala and Shukradhara kala. The anatomical knowledge of these all layers is very important to know their clinical importance; considering this present article explored concept of Kala Shareera.
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