A Critical Conceptual review on Understanding Vapavahana as Koshtanga

Authors

  • Remya K Simon RGUHS
  • Uma B Gopal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v10i6.599

Keywords:

Keywords: Koshtanga, Meovaha Srotas, Vapavahana.

Abstract

Vapavahana is the term use for an organ which is situated in Udara region and it is said as Moolasthana of Medovaha Srotas. While explaining Medodhara Kala, Sushruta mentioned site of Medas is Udara. It is an indefinite organ. The terminologies and its relation to Vapavahana need a probe in identifying a relevant organ or part from modern point of view and its association as Moolasthana of Medovaha Srotas with applied importance. So identifying structural entity is more important to prevent and treat metabolic disorders, which are burning issues of the present era. 

Keywords: Koshtanga, Medovaha Srotas, Vapavahana.

Author Biographies

Remya K Simon, RGUHS

Assistant professor, Department of Rachana Shareera, Sri Kalabyraveshwara Swamy Ayurvedic medical college hospital and research center, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Uma B Gopal

Professor and Head, Department of Rachana Shareera, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, India.

Published

2023-01-14

How to Cite

Simon, R. K., & Gopal, U. B. (2023). A Critical Conceptual review on Understanding Vapavahana as Koshtanga. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 10(6). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v10i6.599

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 6 (2022): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

Section

Review Article

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