Abstract

MARMA POINTS AND THEIR CLINICAL APPLICATION IN VARIOUS DISEASE: A SYSTEMIC REVIEW

Bhairavi R. Deshmukh*, Ashwini A. Wani and Ranjit Deshmukh

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Abstract

Marmas are very important structure present in the body when getting injured which causes pain, injury or even death. It is defined as a site where there is the meeting point of Mansa, Sira, Snayu, Asthi, and Sandhi and also where the Prana resides. In Ayurvedic classics Marma is illustrated as the vital point in human body, the injury of which leads to severe pain or maybe get permanent deformity or termination of life. Intriguingly, Marmas serve as junction where our physical and mental energy can be intentionally heightened, diminished, or redirected, facilitating transformative effects through the judicious application of Marma techniques. Considered as specialized prana switches within the body, stimulating Marma points can lead to the balanced flow of Prana (life force) in different parts of body, thereby yielding the desired therapeutic benefits. Marma are seats of Prana (Vital points), they effect physical, mental, social, spiritual and health conditions of human beings. The flow of Prana or vital energy in the body maintains different physiological, mental and spiritual activities. If the flow of Prana or vital energy gets obstructed or blocked, the physiology is disturbed and pathology start developing. Marma points are stimulated by different techniques or methods, so by stimulations, Marma may be directed to remove blockages and stimulate Prana or energy flow thus resulting in a state of healthy body, mind and spirit. Marma Chikitsa is an instant, permanent, natural and noninvasive way of healing in present scenario. Marma Chikitsa had emerged as new dimensions in nonpharmacological treatment of Ayurveda. The health of the people reflects the social welfare parameters of any civilized state. So, knowledge of Marma and Marma Chikitsa will be beneficial in maintenance of health and prevention from diseases.

Keywords: Marma, vital point, Marma Vastu, Prana.