Abstract

Dr. Supriya Gautam* and Dr. Preeti Tiwari

ABSTRACT

Human body is mainly composed of three types of substances viz. Dosha, Dhatu and Mala. Although all these entities are present in body itself, but some kind of transportation system is required to carry these substances from the site of production to the site of action. For transportation mode of such body constituents, the special term 'Srotasa' is used which denotes a channel through which substances flow from one part to another part of body. Strotas are innumerable channels or pathways which supply nourishment to dhatu and whole body. Strotas carry all like poshya rasa to poshaka rasa, specific materials, hormones, enzymes, thought process, stimulus. It is such a minute supply that is not seen but visible by their actions or by functioning that occurs. Any disturbance in physiology of strotas may lead to pathological manifestation, therefore it is very important to understand physiological and clinical concept of strotas along with its management. Brihattrayee with their commentaries. Conclude that transportation is the key for evolution of mankind. The word Srotamsi in the context of srotas indicates all level of exchanging and transportation of Posahya Rasa from Ahara Rasa at micro to macro level of cells and tissue. The sapta dhatu are the product of ahara rasa. The poshya Ras Dhatu is the first tissue. This comes in the heart and is circulated all over the body providing nourishment.