RECENT RESEARCH ADVANCES IN RACHANA SHARIR ON THE CONCEPT OF NABHI AND ITS RELATION WITH MODERN ANATOMY

Aiyesha Gulfam Sayyed; Suvarna M Dhawale

doi:10.29121/jahim.v3.i2.2023.39

Authors

Dr. Aiyesha Gulfam Sayyed Final Year MD (Rachana Sharir), BSDT’s Ayurved Mahavidyala, Wagholi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Dr. Suvarna M Dhawale MD (Rachana Sharir) Guide & HOD, Department of Rachana Sharir, BSDT ‘s Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Wagholi, Pune, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/jahim.v3.i2.2023.39

Keywords:

Ayurveda, Nabhi, Marma, Kosthanga, Umbilicus

Abstract [English]

Ayurveda is an elaborate and detailed science; it offers deep insight into the significance of each body part. Together with other structures, Nabhi is one of the most crucial components. At the very beginning of life, even at the embryonic level, the Nabhi performs the most significant function in the development of the body. According to Ayurveda, the origin of the Siras that exist between Pakvashaya and Amashaya is Nabhi. These Siras act as channels for nutrition and as showers of nourishment in various areas of our bodies. Nabhi is an important structure in the body and the center of all of the body's organs, according to various Ayurvedic Acharyas. Nonetheless, it is regarded as Koshthanga, Marma, Sira, Dhamani and Prabhava Sthana, among many other names. It is a site of various treatments which makes it worth considering its anatomical concepts and applied aspects. According to both contemporary studies and Nabhi's literary analysis, it is interpreted as the umbilicus but practically it does not make sense to stick with this interpretation. The object of the present study is to trace the most significant and valuable hidden treasure of Rachana Sharir and its relation to modern anatomy. In this, a paper attempt has been made to connect references about Nabhi from Rachana Sharir, the concept of Nabhi has been connected to modern anatomy through logical analysis of these references.

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