Abstract

PHYSIOLOGICAL REVIEW OF BLOOD PRESSURE WITH RESPECT TO VYAN VAYU

Swati K. Chobhe and Suchitra B. Ghanwat*

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Abstract

Human body is composed of dosha dhatu and malas. Vata, Pitta, Kapha are three physiological constituent which help to maintain health by controlling locomotion, transformation and growth respectively. Doshas in its equilibrium state are important to maintain health. Any derangement in this Tridoshas leads to diseases. Out of three doshas Vata dosha is the most important due to its mobile property because of Vata dosha mobilized pitta, kapha and all other constituents. Charaka has explained five types of vata dosha (Prana Vayu, Vyan Vayu, Udan Vayu, Saman Vayu, Apan Vayu) out of which Vyan type of Vata dosha controls every major and minor movement of body in the form of Flexion, Extension, Abduction etc. Vyan Vayu not only controls musculoskeletal movements but also cardiac muscle activities. In this article efforts are taken to explain physiology of Vyan Vayu to control blood pressure with respect to hypertension, which will be definitely useful to understand pathogenesis related to hypertension.

Keywords: Vyan Vayu, Rasraktasavahan, Blood pressure, Heart.