Abstract

A CRITICAL REVIEW ON UNDERSTANDING THE STRUCTURAL COMPOSITION OF AVARTA MARMA

Dr. Shobha G., Dr. Monika Singh J. G.* and Dr. Uma B. Gopal

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Abstract

Ayurveda is a traditional system of medical science and its contribution to the medical science is immeasurable. The concept of Marma is one among them. Acharya Sushruta has introduced the concept of Marma which are vital areas or points where Prana resides. Avarta Marma is one among 107 Marma explained by Acharya. This Marma is Sandhi Marma, Vaikalyakara, two Angula Pramana, and Jatroordhwagata Marma. Any injury to this Marma causes Andhatva and Drushti Upaghata. The exact location of Avarta Marma is precise. Therefore, this study is done to look for the location, composition, and how its injury effects cause Andhatva and Drushti Upaghata.

Keywords: Avarta Marma, Vaikalyakara, Fronto-zygomaticosphenoid suture, middle meningeal artery, middle cerebral artery.