Abstract

Dr. Amolshah M. Madavi*

ABSTRACT

The Ayurveda literatures defined concept of Srotas as minute channels which play vital role in the physiological governance of human body. They are transporting passages of Doshas, Dhatus, nutrients, toxins and other bio-materials, etc. As per Charaka the person is cumulative representation of Srotas. Srotas aggravates and pacifies Doshas because of their pervasiveness and diffusiveness nature. The number of Srotas is innumerable but their types classified along with their specific functions, structure and properties. Ayurveda Samhitas on the basis of morphology described Srotas as micro and macro channels of body which are responsible for the transportation process. The term Srotas itself define things which exude or filter or permeate or oozes out. Srotas provides nourishment to the body, facilitate process of detoxification and maintain normal circulatory process through which Rasa, Rakta and Prana gets flow, etc. Present article explained concept, types, functions and abnormalities of Srotas considering these as unique entity of Ayurveda.