Abstract

AN ANATOMICO-PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATION OF PITTASHAYA WITH ITS APPLIED ASPECT

*Dr. Anshika Rao and Dr. Sunita Kumari

ABSTRACT

In India traditional Ayurveda carries its own concepts of anatomy called Sharir Rachana. Sushurta Samhita is best in Sharir Sthan. In Sharir sthana of Sushrut Samhita, seven Ashayas are described in the body.[1] It is need to explore the concept of Ashaya for better understanding. Tridoshas are very much important entities for the normal functioning of the body. They are considered as primary and most essential factors in situation of human organism. A deranged condition of these three fundamental humors may bring about its dissolution or death[2], while on their continuance in a normal state depends the vitality of organism. One of these is the concept of ASHAYA described in Sushrut Samhita. In this study, attempt is made to explore the concept of Pittashaya in Sushrut Samhita and interpret it anatomically. This will help to explain the exact meaning of Pittashaya.

Keywords: Ashaya; Dhatus; Pittashaya; Tridosha.