Abstract

MARMA CHIKITSA A BOON IN PRESENT ERA

*Dr. Milan Shakyawar, Dr. Aaghya Shakyawar, Dr. Aman Mehra

Abstract

Ayurveda is the science of life. It is the oldest system of medicine in world that has a unique perspective for harmonious living. Marma is the unique concept of Ayurveda whose detailed description is mentioned in Sushruta Samhita. Marma is defined as vital point of body, the region in which there is confluence of Mansa, Sira, Snayu, Asthi and Sandhi. Pran is situated on these places naturally. Marma Chikitsa is a supreme method of Ayurvedic treatment, for whole spectrum of health disorders. Stimulation of Marma points through various technique help in the removing of blockages from the Marma points giving physical and physiological relaxation and stimulate the flow of Pran thus resulting treat the various disorders and maintain the healthy state. In the present scenario Marma Chikitsa is an immediate and permanent way of healthy living at physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.

Keywords: Marma, Pran, Marma Chikitsa.