World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

CONCEPTUAL SIGNIFICANCE OF SROTAS

*Dr. Suchetta Verma, Dr. Rjaesh Gupta and Chetan Deora

ABSTRACT

The principles of Ayurveda are based on experimental studies of several years. Several Acharyas have tested these principles for many years and then these principles have got a place in Ayurvedic Samhitas. In our Samhita one of important principle is srotas. In Ayurveda, the concept of srotas has been propagated very specifically. Body is composed of numerous srotas, which have a significant role in the maintenance of the equilibrium of body elements. They are responsible for the maintenance of health as well as for the diseased condition. The srotas are derivatives or modifications of the pancha mahabhuta, especially aakasha mahabhuta. If considered physiologically, Srotas is the channel 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 or convey a substance from one place to other. Another concept of srotas is its microscopic description. Their functions include nourishment, circulation, excretion and reproduction. In brief, the concept of srotas includes microscopic, macroscopic, anatomical, physiological and pathological consideration. Charakacharya has laid more stress to understand and explain the srotas and their role in the maintenance and in health of bringing out a pathological condition. The term “srotas” finds mention in various other contemporary & prior literatures in various contents. It is beneficial to various instances of term usage for a better understanding In this reviewed article we will detailed discussion about srotas their types, importance, functions etc.

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