Abstract

“PHYSIOLOGICAL REVIEW OF COORDINATION BETWEEN PRAN AND VYAN VAYU WITH RESPECT TO PAKSHAGHAT”

Dr. Swati Chobhe and *Dr. Priti Baburao Harkal

Abstract

Ayurveda is the ancient system of medicine aims at prevention and treatment of various disorders in the body. In ayurveda while treating the disease the main concentration is on dosha and dushyas. In kriya sharir there are various descriptions about functions of Dosha, Dhatu and Mala. Neurological Disorders are increasing these days due to sedentary and stressful lifestyle among which Pakshaghat is a very important and prevalent neurological disorder. Pakshaghata is a type of Vata Vyadhi occurring due to vitiation of Vata Dosha. There are various physiological changes which involves the Prakruta karma of Vata dosha and develops the Pakshaghata Vyadhi. Pran and Vyan vayu plays important role in the formation of Pakshaghat. Various references of Pran and Vyan vayu are available in Ayurvedic compendia from which its functions and disturbance are comprehended. Pakshaghata is a disease of concern which has to be physiologically analyzed, So in this review article coordination between Pran and vyan vayu is physiologically analyzed with respect to Pakshaghata which will definitely give new opinions to Pakshaghata.

Keywords: Pakshaghata, Ayurveda, Pran Vayu, Vyan vayu.