Abstract

A REVIEW ARTICLE ON MANIBANDHA MARMA WITH REFERENCE TO BASIC ANATOMY AND WRIST JOINT

Rohan Ambavkar*

ABSTRACT

Marma Sharira is the distinctive concept of Ayurveda. References of Marma are found in Veda also. Marma are not merely anatomical landmarks but they are present in body. Any harm to these Marma results in various delicate conditions. The subsequent signs and symptoms of these conditions are well-defined in Ayurved Samhitas. A detailed study is required to importance in modern science. This literary study was initiated to fulfill the gap. The Samhitas were studied for the Marma-related content. The secondary data are collected from the Samhitas as well as from online research database. Books and online research database have been used to study. The modern aspect of the wrist joint. Manibandhaa Marma (a Marma that is located in the wrist) was selected for the study. Painful wrist is a challenge for health-care providers. Manibandhaaa Marma is a Rujakaraa Marma and a Sandhi Marmaa. This study can help the Ayurvediy health professionals to understand the painful wrist with reference to Marma Sharira.

Keywords: Basic anatomy of wrist, biomechanics of the wrist, Manibandhaa Marma, Manibandhaa Sandhi, Marma, painful wrist.