scholarly journals A CRITICAL STUDY OF ANNAVAHA SROTAS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ITS DEVELOPMENTAL ANATOMY

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 1521-1528
Author(s):  
Niraj Gole ◽  
Pankaj Gupta ◽  
Nisha Bhalerao ◽  
Arvind Kumar Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
The Body ◽  
Critical Study ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Developmental Anatomy ◽  
Living Things ◽  
Basic Need

Ayurveda has its holistic approach to understanding the Purush Sharir by different theories like the Srotas, the concept of Srotas is a unique contribution in the understanding of the anatomy of the human body. There is a de- scription of Srotas by 13 Acharya Charak and 11 pairs of Srotas by Acharya Sushrut, both Acharyas described Annavaha Srotas and its Moolas. Acharya Dhanwantari all parts of the body formed at the same time due to Va- yu. Vayu along with Pitta demarcates channels according to purpose; similarly, entering Mamsa (flesh) demar- cates muscles. Matrija Bhava and PitrajBhav are helpful in the origin of Annavaha Srotas. In the classics, Achar- ya says about three Pillars of life viz Ahara, Nidra and Brahamacarya. Ahara is a basic need of all living things. Annavaha Srotas is one of the types of Srotas described in all important Samhita. Keywords: Annavaha Srotas, Sroto Moola, Annavahidhamni, Amashaya and Vamparshava

Concept of Vyadhikshamatva with special reference to Immune tolerance and Auto-Immunity

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Nithin Krishnan ◽  
Nandesh Mohan
Keyword(s):  
Entire Function ◽  
Special Reference ◽  
Immune Tolerance ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Autoimmune Disorders ◽  
Broad Concept ◽  
Health And Disease ◽  
Holistic Science

Lives embrace the states of health and disease. Ayurveda, the unbeaten science deals with these states of life. Ayurveda incorporates both the preventive and curative aspects of human ailments, promising it as a holistic science. This holistic approach of Ayurveda resembles to the entire function of Vyadhikshamatva. This can steer away from the origin and or progression of various diseases. Vyadhikshamatva is a broad concept comprising the whole modern understanding of immunology and other gross and subtle factors paying attention to the prevention and progression of diseases in human body. The least understood arm of immunology is the origin and mechanism regarding development of autoimmune disorders. The following article “Concept of Vyadhikshamatva with special reference to Immune tolerance and Autoimmunity” is reviewed through Ayurvedic classics in integration to modern medical facts in the causation and the course of the disease with reference to immunity, immune tolerance and autoimmunity.

Embryonic development—the first few weeks

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin E. Atkinson
Keyword(s):  
Embryonic Development ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Circulatory System ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
The Body ◽  
The Other ◽  
Developmental Anatomy ◽  
Fetal Period ◽  
Embryonic Period ◽  
Degree Of Overlap

Embryology is a fascinating subject and is the foundation of the development, growth, and maturation of all the cells, organs, and tissues of the body. Strictly, embryology is the study of the early processes of development beginning at fertilization and following the processes that turn a single cell into a multicellular organism. It is all about generation of the building blocks required to make a human body. Developmental anatomy is the study of how these building blocks are turned into specific cells, tissues, and organs as well as the general growth of the body. As you will soon appreciate in the following paragraphs, all organs and systems do not develop at the same rate so there is a degree of overlap between embryology and developmental anatomy. For example, the heart and circulatory system must develop and be functioning very early in development to ensure adequate supplies of nutrients to the developing fetal tissues. Teeth, on the other hand, are not going to be used until about six months after birth at the earliest; while the heart is already beating away, each developing tooth is merely a tiny group of cells bearing little resemblance to a fully formed tooth. Human gestation is considered to take nine months; more accurately, it usually lasts for 38 to 39 weeks from fertilization to birth. Clinically, it is divided into three trimesters of three months each. In this chapter, we will focus on events in the first few weeks. During the first two and a half weeks after fertilization, the very basic building blocks are formed from the single fertilized cell; this is the pre-embryonic period. The embryonic period covers the next five and half weeks during which these basic building blocks develop into the cells, tissues, and organs. As already indicated, some of these may be in a very rudimentary state at the end of the embryonic period. The remaining 30 or so weeks is the fetal period when the tissues and organs of the body grow and develop and the fetus grows considerably. We are not fully mature organisms at birth and have another 20 years a-growing.

“What are food and air like inside our bodies?”: Children’s thinking about digestion and respiration

2000 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 222-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noriko Toyama
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Human Body ◽  
The Body ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Biological Damage ◽  
Living Things ◽  
Biological Transformation ◽  
Children’S Thinking ◽  
Digestive Processes

A series of five experiments evaluated whether young children are aware of biological transformations associated with eating and breathing. In Experiment 1, children aged 4, 5, 7, and 8 years predicted that biological damage results from lack of eating and breathing. Children also recognised that food changes inside the body, but seldom referred spontaneously to biological transformation. In Experiments 2 and 2A, children were presented with several alternative explanations of what food and air would be like inside the human body. Both preschoolers and elementary schoolchildren assumed that air would acquire warmth and colour inside the body. The older children consistently understood biological transformation of food. Preschoolers accepted the idea that food undergoes a transformation necessary for health and growth, but did not think so when the transformation was expressed in a material sense. In Experiments 3 and 3A, some preschoolers predicted the transformation of resources inside familiar and unfamiliar living things, but not inside nonliving things. In addition, some 4- and 5-year-olds recognised the sun’s contribution to “digestive” processes for plants, but not for mammals. Finally, the question of whether early understanding of digestion can be termed “theory-like” was discussed.

scholarly journals Ayurveda Literary Research Study on Some Important Aspects of Srotas

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 280-283
Author(s):  
Pradeep Kumar Chouhan
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Structure Functions ◽  
Critical Study ◽  
Literary Research ◽  
Micro Channels

The ancient medical science of India; Ayurveda considered Srotas as an important structural and functions entity of human body. The Hira, Antreshu, Gavinyau, Dhamani, Srotyah, Panth, Khani, Srawanti, Nadi and Dwar are considered as Srotas or they together form Srotas. Akashaa Mahabhut is mainly involves in the constitution of Srotas. Srotas play significant role in the circulation and transportation of various materials. Different studies have been conducted on Srotas, but still there is more to explore in this regards; considering this fact present investigation was planned to conduct more deep study related to ayurveda perspective of Srotas. The article presented critical study of Srotas with special reference to microcirculation in a view to explore all dimensions of micro channels. The study described various concepts related to nature, structure, functions and development of the Srotas. Keywords: Ayurveda, Srotas, micro channels, transportation.   

scholarly journals THE PRINCIPLE OF HOLISM AS THE BASIS OF OSTEOPATHY

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaroslav Zakablutsky ◽  
Yuriy Popadyukha
Keyword(s):  
Human Body ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
The Body ◽  
Holistic Approaches ◽  
Local Problems

The article considers holistic approaches to dormancy and diagnosis, taking into account all the features of biomechanical correction of the human body with the help of specific manual systems. The peculiarities of the approach of osteopathic correction as a holistic approach to the body, and local problems of certain regions.

Panchamahabhuta - Aadharbhut Siddhant and their application in Chikitsa

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Kusum Malik ◽  
Dr. Brijesh Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Application ◽  
Basic Concept ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Causative Factor ◽  
The Body ◽  
Normal Functioning ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Living Things ◽  
Five Elements

For true exploration and validation of Ayurveda in all its aspects, scientific inputs should confirm to Ayurveda’s basic principles and philosophy. Till date so many studies have been done for elaboration of fundamental principles like Tridosha, Dhatu, Strotas, Agni, Oja, Ama etc. No any rewarding work has been done on Panchamahabhuta Siddhanta and it is a still stalemate for us. In this perception, present attempt is enlightened on its basic concept and clinical application and its importance in Ayurveda. Ayurveda depends on the concept of Panchamahabhutas i.e. Aakaash, Vayu, Agni, Prithvi, Jala.[1] The Panchmahabhut revolves around the normal functioning of the body (physiological), occurrence of disease (pathological) and action of drug in various part of the body (pharmacokinetics).[2] According to Ayurveda this holistic approach comprises five elements of nature. The food, the planets and every living and non-living things are made up of these five elements. Tridoshas (Vata, Pita, Kapha) also comprises Panchmahabhuta. On the basis of thorough knowledge and understanding of Panchmahabhuta Siddhanta one can take an account of the causative factor of imbalance of Doshas and thereby discover the solution for the treatment.

scholarly journals A CRITICAL REVIEW OF ABHYANGA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ITS CONTEMPORARY RELEVANCE

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-37
Author(s):  
Archana Raman Belge ◽  
Raman Shankar Belge
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Special Reference ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Blood Circulation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
The Body ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Critical Study

Abhayanga is one of the foremost massage maneuvers mentioned in the Ayurvedic texts like Brihattrayi and Laghutrayi. It is the oldest technique for healing, preventing diseases and promoting health. It has been included in the Dinacharya and also as the treatment measure for a variety of diseases. It is also a part of the pre-therapeutic procedures of Panchakarma. Abhyanga improves blood circulation (arterial as well as venous), lymphatic flow and thus offers nourishment to the body cells. It not only de-stresses the whole body but also strengthens the nervous system, improves blood circulation, removes toxins and improves the overall well-being of the person. Besides offering an immuno-modulatory action, it improves the quality of life thus benefitting the persons of all the ages. The ancient Ayurvedic literature as well as modern references was referred to have a critical study of the classification of massage; to compare between Abhyanga and Massage; to study the mode of action according to Ayurvedic and modern view. This being the Bahiparimarjana Chikitsa plays a vital role in improving the quality of life, thus fulfilling the basic motto of Ayurveda. Modern studies have proven that, Abhyanga has potential psychogenic and physiologic benefits. It can certainly be said that Abhyanga, “Adds life to years” rather than “Years to life” and thus bears a strong contemporary relevance. This review article is meant to have a critical review of Abhyanga with special reference to its contemporary relevance.

scholarly journals CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF NIDANA AND SAMPRAPTHI OF AMAVATA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO AUTOIMMUNITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 2219-2224
Author(s):  
Aswathy P.M. ◽  
Nagaraj S
Keyword(s):  
Immune Response ◽  
Autoimmune Disease ◽  
Immune Responses ◽  
Equilibrium State ◽  
Special Reference ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
The Body ◽  
Disease Entity ◽  
Causative Factors

The human body is a conglomeration of dosha, dhatu and mala. Even though doshas are having opposite gunas they do not harm the body when in equilibrium state and it maintains the integrity of dushyas. Ama is a unique concept in Ayurveda which can be considered as improperly digested food or accumulated metabolic waste which is not expelled out of the body has a tremendous capacity to vitiate the dosha, dhatu and mala and is capable of producing various diseases. Amavata is a disease entity where ama and vata plays important role in the samprapthi of disease and viruddha ahara and chesta are considered to be the main causative factors. Autoimmunity is the system of immune responses of an organism against its healthy cells and tissues. Any disease that results from such an aberrant immune response is termed an autoimmune disease. Keywords: Amavata, Ama, virudhahara, cheshta, autoimmunity

scholarly journals UTILITY OF HERB MINERAL DRUGS AND THEIR PHARMACEUTICAL APPLICATIONS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO PANCHAKARMA

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 3363-3368
Author(s):  
Archana R. Belge
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Pharmaceutical Preparations ◽  
Dosage Forms ◽  
The Body ◽  
Critical Study ◽  
Pharmaceutical Application ◽  
Pharmaceutical Applications ◽  
Selection Of

Panchakarma forms an integral part of the holistic system of medicine, Ayurveda. Not only the body purification procedures but also the pharmaceutical preparations affect the outcome of Panchakarma therapy. Although Panchakarma and Rasashastra are not included in the Ashtanga Hridaya, their utility is found in all the eight branches. This article deals with the Rasadravyas meant for Panchakarma procedures like Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, Abhyanga, Dhuma, Lepa etc. To have a critical review of Herbomineral drugs and their Pharmaceutical Application with special reference to Panchakarma. The ancient Ayurvedic literature as well as modern references was searched to have a critical study of the herbomineral drugs, their pharmaceutical preparations, Panchakarma procedures, rationale of using Rasadravyas in Snehakalpanas, classical as well as the traditional dosage forms. Also the selection of formulations according to Dosha- Pradhanya, Vyadhi-Pradhanya (Pradhana/ Mridu Shodhana), Shamana, Brimhana and Rasayana has been discussed at length. These Rasaushadhi preparations are used internally (for Deepana, Pachana, Snehapana, Shodhana, Shamana, Brimhana) or externally (Abhyanga, Kavala, Gandusha, Karnapurana, Moordhni Taila

scholarly journals Planning to provide clean water in pondok Tahfidz Quran Al Fitrah

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 814-820
Author(s):  
Surya Hardi ◽  
Elisabeth Ginting
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Temperature ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Boarding School ◽  
The Body ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Educational Facilities ◽  
Living Things

The need for clean water for human life is a primary need. Humans will not be able to live healthy without clean water, because the human body really needs water, the water content in the human body is not less than 70% of body weight (adults). Water serves to transport minerals, vitamins, proteins and other nutrients throughout the body. Body temperature balance will greatly depend on water, because water is a lubricant of the body's tissues as well as pads of joints, bones, and muscles. Once the importance of water for human survival so that the availability and sustainability of water for living things must be maintained. Islamic boarding schools are religious-based educational facilities whose management is still constrained by funding problems. So the facilities are always in a limited state. As is the case with the Quran Al-Fitrah tahfidz Islamic boarding school, which is located in Namo Rambe, which has difficulty in providing clean water to be drunk at the boarding school. This is what USU's dedication team tried to find a solution for, namely by making a filtering facility for clean water from springs to be made ready for drinking wells to be used by partner communities.

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