Abstract

A CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON SIRA SHARIR

Dr. Choudhary Dharmendra*, Dr. Joshi Anil Kumar, Dr. Solanki Noopur, Dr. Yadav Suman and Dr. Yadav Sunil Kumar

Abstract

Ayurvedic therapy is based on two main principles; Sodhan and Saman Chikitsa. The one in which direct elimination of these vitiated or increased Dosha is done is known as a Sodhan Chikitsa whereas when the increased Dosha are not directly eliminated but brought into an equilibrium with the help of various medicines, then it is called as Saman Chikitsa. Among different types of Sodhan therapies, Raktamokshana is considered as best for Pitta and Rakta Pradoshaj Vyadhi. Siravedha is one of the types of Raktamokshana by Shastravacharana especially used for Sarvangagata Rakta Dushtijanya Vikara. Siravedha explain its significance in eight chapter of Sushruta Sharir. Siravedha at a particular location for a particular disease is an essential part of this therapy. The practice of Siravedha requires a good degree of anatomical knowledge regarding Vedhya-Avedhya Sira, the exact sites where Shastra Patana could be done and also the other vital structures to be avoid from injury.

Keywords: Raktamokshana, Saman Chikitsa, Sodhan Chikitsa, Siravedha, Vedhya- Avedhya Sira.