Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF GARBHASHAYA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO UTERUS

*Dr. Deepali Gautam, Dr. Pooja Makhnotra, Dr. Pooja Thakur and Dr. Sonam

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Abstract

Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine which originated in the ancient times of India. Its comprehensive approach to health and healing addresses not only body but also mind, emotions, spirit and soul. Every concept has its own importance. It should be understood with the help of references in different Samhitas. There are many conflicting concepts which should be clarified for better understanding of Samhitas. One of these is the concept of Garbhashaya in Sushruta Samhita. In Ayurveda, the anatomy of various organs is described in Sharira Sthana of various Samhitas. Rachana of Garbhashaya is also described in Samhitas. In this study, attempt is made to explore the concept of Garbhashaya and there is an attempt to collect all references regarding anatomy of Garbhashaya from various Ayurvedic Samhitas and texts in a cohesive manner and their correlation with modern science anatomy. This will help to explain the exact meaning of Garbhashaya.

Keywords: Sushruta Samhita, Sharira Sthana, Aashaya, Garbhashaya.