Abstract

A CRITICAL REVIEW ON VEDHYA AND AVEDHYA SIRA OF UPPER LIMB

Ajitkumar S. Wahane*, Jatin V. Rola, Jyothi T. and Niranjan Y.

ABSTRACT

Sira is one of the structural components of the body, where Sarana is performed and through this structure. The knowledge of Sirasharira is of utmost importance in Shalyatantra as Chikitsa in Basti in Kayachikitsa, knowledge of Siras requires prime importance. It can besaid that half or an entire Salyatantra is equivalent to „Siravyadha‟ alone i.e. a number of diseases are likely to be cured only through this simplest technique. A proper nomenclature of Vedhya and Avedhya Sira in accordance with the contemporary science is of utmost significance in the practice of Ayurvedic medicine. This study have great opportunity to understand and clarify the doubts regarding location of Vedhya and Avedhya Sira.

Keywords: Sira, Vedhya Sira, Avedhya Sira.