Abstract

A REVIEW OF THE RESEARCH ON THE INTERPRETATION OF DHAMANI SHAREERA

Dr. Nirmala Mathapati* and Dr. Mahesh Patil

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Abstract

Ayurveda is a treasure trove of information developed and discovered by our forefathers. To fully comprehend and apply the concept of Dhamani Sharira, we must understand Sharira. For many students of any system of medicine, understanding of Rachana Sharira(anatomy) is required. Acharyas has used an anatomical term Dhamani which is a contraversial term. Dhamani is a structure introduced by ducts with thin wall and carry Rasa all over the body that is Sharira. Acharya Sushruta clearly explained the constitution of the human body and difference between Sira(vein), Dhamani(artery), Srotas(capillaries). Dhamani is a specific anatomical structure by critically reviewing all possible literature both as per Ayurveda and modern science.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Dhamani, Sira, Srotas, Artery, Vein, Capillary.