Abstract

STUDY OF VIDHUR MARMA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ANATOMICAL LOCATION & STRUCTURE

Dr. Chopde Sarika Siddharth* and Dr. Dhotre Malati Suresh

Abstract

Marma is the anatomical concept in Ayurved, which throws light on certain important vital points in the body. Injury to various Marma points leads to different symptoms. These symptoms are dependent on the Anatomical structure underlying beneath that Marma. Marma are classified in 2 major types according to Ayurvedic anatomical structures & symptoms caused by them. Certain Marma covers certain area & hence certain Anatomical structures are affected when theses points are injured. Out of all these structures, sometimes only one structure is responsible for that symptom. For e.g. Excessive bleeding will be caused only if the vessels are injured. Vidhur marma is located behind the ear. The location comprises of anatomical structures like skin, bone, muscle etc. Hence, this study was undertaken to find out the exact Anatomical structure, which is likely to get affected when this marma is affected.

Keywords: Vidhur, Marma, Ayurved.