Abstract

REVIEW OF AAMASHAYA AS PER CLASSICS AND ITS CORRELATION WITH MODERN SCIENCE

*Dr. Chhaya Gupta, Dr. Sandeep M. Lahange, Dr. J. Manohar, Dr. Chhavi Gupta, Dr. Archana Bhangare

Abstract

In Ayurveda the knowledge of Sharir has been explained under the heading of Sharir sthana. Acharya have been very well known about structure of the various parts of the body. They explained term “Ashaya” for the hollow structure of the body having the capacity to store something in it. The term Ashaya can be compared to hollow viscera in the body which has lumen to provide accommodation to one or other essential substances, so Ashaya can be defined as space meant for occupancy of essential substances needed for body functioning (Aamashaya, Raktashaya) and also for the waste materials which are to be eliminated (e.g- Mutrashaya). While being specific to the location of Aamashaya our Acharyas have different opinions regarding this, among all variants we can consider it is a structure situated beneath lungs being separated by the diaphragm apart from this. Aamashaya has typical shape, size, muscles and location which help it to perform its proper function. In review of histology of stomach it has 2 muscular layers 1) Muscularis mucosa 2) Muscularis externa. This physio-anatomical knowledge of Aamashaya is very useful while diagnosing the disease, treating the disease and operating surgical procedures of it. Thus in this article an attempt is made to explore the structure basis of Aamashaya explain by our Aacharya in classics with modern review.

Keywords: Aamashaya, Peshi, Snayu.