A Review of the Marmas (vital points) and their Clinical Importance
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2016, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
As it is well known thing that Ayurveda is the science of life. It has peculiar part like Marmas which shows similar importance as ayurveda as well as now a days also in modern surgery. Marmas are said to be half part of surgery (Shalya-vishyardh) by Acharya Sushruta. Marmas are the vital points in our body that possesses Mansh (muscle), Shira (vessels), Snayu (ligaments, tendons and connective tissue), Asthi (bony tissue) and Sandhi (joints) combinly. Marmas are the places where the aliveness (prana) is present naturally and specially according to acharya sushruta. Sushruta belongs to the group of surgery predominantly (shalya sampraday). When surgery is performed, Marma points have to be saved, that’s why Marma is described in detail by the father of surgery Acharya Sushruta. Characteristics of injury on marma points (Marma Viddha lakshana) are also described in detail by acharya sushruta along with the exact location of Marma points. Up to what extent Marmas are spreads (Parinam), that area of body should be avoided for the surgery. Similarly according to time period of death (parinam of marma injury), marmas are classified by Sushruta so that it can be distinguished that most intensity of injury (viddha) on aliveness (Prana) are cause of sudden death (Sadhya-pranhar). Marma chikitsa is a new concept in Ayurveda where Marma points are gently pressed to cure the localized or generalize pain like acupuncture. As marmas are the “Doorways” into the body‘s inner pathways for consciousness and energy healing process.
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Ashok Kumar Sharma, Manisha . , Amit Kumar Sharma
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