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A REVIEW STUDY ON THE CONCEPT OF SROTAS - ITS IMPORTANCE IN PRAMEHA AND MADHUMEHA

Dr. Viran R. Katekhaye*, Dr. Dhananjay V. Hange and Dr. R. J. Bawankar

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Abstract

Background: Ayurveda has accepted the human body to be made up of innumerable Srotas (channels) which are responsible for performing all the physiological and functional activities. Srotas are the complex pathways or channels of the nervous system governed by Vayu for carrying out the functional and physiological activities of the human body. ‘Prameha’ is included in Dushitmedoja roga (Disturbance in adipose tissue metabolism). Aim: To Study of concept of srotas & its importance in prameha and madhumeha Materials and Method: As it is fundamental literary study, most important materials are Samhitas. These Samhitas are analysed for brief knowledge about Srotas and Prameha Vyadhi. Observations and Result: After observation got brief knowledge about importance of Srotas, Prameha Vyadhi and its inter relationship. Conclusion: This study concludes with the brief about srotas and importance in Prameha and Madhumeh Vyadhi.

Keywords: Srotas, Prameha, Madhumeha etc.