Abstract

ANNAVAHASROTASA AS AN ESSENTIAL SYSTEM FOR DIGESTION AND EXCRETION

*Dr. Aditya Narayan Upadhyay, Dr. Ragini Tiwari and Dr. Rajesh Kumar

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda defines human body is made of different gross and subtle channels called Srotas. Srtoas are the channels through which different elements undergo transformation, transmutation, circulation and transportation. The srotas is an integral part of the body, serving as a route to conduct a substance from one place to other. There are 13 major srotas mentioned. The srotas or channels which carry Anna or food is called as AnnavahaSrotas with some parts of digestive system or gastrointestinal tract. If the organs of AnnavahaSrotas like Amashay, Antra, Grahanee do not function properly, it leads to indigestion also known as Agnimandya.

Keywords: Annavaha Srotas, Agnimandya, digestive system, Grahanee.