Abstract

SIRA SHARIR - THE SCIENCE OF ANCIENT CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

Milan Shakyawar*, Shiba Datta Panda, Rita Marwaha and Pankaj Gupta

Abstract

The ancient texts of traditional science described Rachna Sharir as important aspect of Ayurveda which plays significant role for understanding structural concept of human body. Ayurveda classics described – “Dosha Dhatu Mala Mulam Hi Sharirm’’, these basic elements are circulating through Sira, Dhamini and Srotas in our body and transportation takes place. Acharya Sushruta has clarified several anatomical details such as distinction among Sira, Dhamni and Srotas. He has explained anatomy of Sira in Sharir Sthana seventh chapter “Sira varna vibhaktinama Shariram”. Acharya Sushruta defined Siravedhan as half Chikitsa in Shalyatantra. However, some Siras are contra-indicated for Siravedhan and termed as Avedhya Sira.

Keywords: Sira, Avedhya Sira, Nadi, Dhamni.