ANATOMICAL CONCEPT OF SROTAS SHARIR
Dr. Nitin Kumar* and Dr. Vikash Bhatnagar
ABSTRACT
Srotas is described in classics as anatomical structure which transports
the specific entities from one place to the other place through
exudation, filtration and permeation. It is dynamic inner transport
system of the body-mind spirit organization and exhibit specificity and
selectivity. Ayurveda has emphasised the role of Srotas both in
physiological and pathological state, therefore study of Srotovigyana is
essential for understanding the basic systemic & functional Anatomy
of the body, because they exist from molecular level to systemic level
in human body. So, it provides information regarding the body at gross
and subtle level. These channels of circulation are working at micro as well as macro level in
the body. So it is important to explain the Srotas at cellular (micro) and systemic (macro)
level anatomically.
Keywords: Srotas, transport system, cellular level, systemic level.
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