AN ANATOMICAL EXPLORATION OF LOHITAKSHA MARMA
Dr. Vidya Choudhary*, Dr. Anju Vashisth, Dr. Jitender Kumar Sharma, Dr. Purushottam Das Sharma, Dr. Dinesh Kumar Sharma and Dr. Deepa
ABSTRACT
According to Ayurveda, Marma is one of the crucial factors that has a substantial clinical impact. Marma are the vital sites on the body that are connected to many organs and nerves. Marma points are junction points in the body where matter, mind, and consciousness meet. These vital points are responsible for the circulation of energy and prana (the breath of life). Lohitaksha Marma is considered as Shakhagta Marma, present in each limb. Marma points, which are coming from ancient Vedic traditions, are the precursors of acupressure and acupuncture. According to “Sushruta - lohitaksha marma is the vital point in the upper limb at axillary fossa and in the lower limb upper part of the anterior compartment of the thigh at the region of apex of the femoral triangle. Injury at these vital points leads to haemorrhage, neuromuscular diseases, paralysis to limb and ultimately death occurs.
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