Abstract

IMPORTANCE OF STROTAS IN THERAPEUTICS

Prachee Rahangdale* and Rajesh Meshram

Abstract

Background: Ayurveda mentioned various concept related to normal physiological functioning of body, diseases and their management. In this way Ayurveda describe concept of strotas(micro -channels) of body which performs functions and circulation. Acharya explained purusha as assumed to be made innumerable strotas. Some strotas are micro and some are macro in structure and they adopt the same colour of particular dhatus of the body to which they belong. Any disturbance in physiology of strotas may lead to pathological manifestation, therefor it is very important to understand physiological and clinical concept of strotas along with its management. Ayurvedic Samhitas described anatomical and physiological concept of strotas broadly along with with the disease related to strotodushti and their management. Aim and Objectives: To study the role of strotas in therapeutics. Material & Methods: 1. Relevant Ayurvedic and modern literature is the material of paper. 2. Previous Ayurvedic treatises. Discussion: Strotas nourishes body, maintain metabolic and digestive activities and restore process of detoxification. strotas one of the vital entities of human body responsible for normal health status. Conclusion: Thus, it is necessary to study the role of strotas in therapeutics.

Keywords: Strotas, Dhatus, Ayurveda, Purusha.