ANATOMICAL PERSPECTIVES AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE OF CONCEPT OF AVEDHYA SIRA
Rajnish Kumar*
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda texts provide elaborative information about the human body and its anatomical positioning. Acharya shushrut mentioned anatomical perspective of Sira in Sharir sthana while Sira described as Sarnat sira in Sutra sthan. Sira are four types mainly; Aruna, Sweta, Lohita and Neela, these are associated with Doshas (Vatta, Pitta & Kapha) and Rrakta. Blood flow from Sira by the virtue of Saran kriya. On the basis of susceptibility towards the Sira Vedhya, these can be further classified into two types Vedhya siras and Avedhya siras. The number of Vedhya and Avedhya sira are 602 and 98 respectively. The Vedhya siras can be punctured but Avedhya sira are prohibited for puncturing and if punctured mistakenly then harmful effects may occurs. Diseases like Unmad, Apasmar and Vishvachi, etc. can be treated through the concept of Sira Vedhya, however consideration of Avedhya sira is prerequisite to avoid fatal complications. Considering significance of this fact present article explained anatomical as well as clinical view on Avedhya sira.
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