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CONCEPT OF AARTAVAVAHA SROTAS AND ITS MOOL- A REVIEW ARTICLE

*Dr. Pankaj Singh, Dr. Babeeta, Dr. Lipi Raturi, Dr. Deepika Rawat, Dr. Anjali Mandarin

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Abstract

According Ayurvedic Samhitas, Srotas is a structural and functional unit of the body. Srotas are the hollow spaces or channels which are responsible for any movement or transformation. There are many types of Srotas mention by Acharyas. Maharshi Charaka explains Srotas as a medicinal aspect and Maharshi Sushruta explains Srotas according to surgical aspect. Artavavaha Srotas is Antarmukh Srotas which are also known as Yogawahi Srotas. It is similar to the female reproductive system in modern medical science. As per Maharshi Sushruta, Artavavaha Srotas are two in number and their Moolsthana is Garbhashaya and Artavavahi Dhamanya. The concepts explained in Ayurveda are similar to a tree in which the root is Srotas. If the root of a tree is in proper condition it nourishes the tree (sharira) very well, hence importance is given to Srotas. In this respect here an effort is made to study and understand Aartavaha srotas and its Moolsthan thoroughly.

Keywords: Srotas, Aartavavaha Srotas, Moolsthana (Garbhashaya and Artavavahi Dhamani).