Abstract

CONCEPT OF GARBHASHYA (UTERUS) GARBHASHYA DWARA MUKHA (CERVIX) FROM VARIOUS AYURVEDIC SAMHITAS

Swati Bala*, Kalpna Sharma and Dr. Hem Prakash

Abstract

Ayurveda is an eternal science of life. Gynecologist should have proper knowledge of anatomy and physiology of female reproductive system to rule out disease as well as for proper diagnosis and treatment of disease. In Ayurveda the anatomy and physiology of Garbhashya (uterus) & Garbhashysa dwara mukha (cervix) are described in Sahreera sthana of various Samhitas. But all of these refrence are present in scattered way. So in present study there is an attempt to collect all refrences regarding anatomy and physiology of Garbhashya (uterus) & Garbhashysa dwara mukha (cervix) from different Samhitas and texts in a cohesive manner and their correlation with modern science. It will help to understand concepts and terminologies regarding Garbhashya & Garbhashysa dwara mukha with respect to modern terminologies and explore the knowledge of female reproductive system.

Keywords: Stree Shareera, Shareera Sthana, Garbhashya, Garbhashysa Dwara Mukha, Uterus, Cervix, Female Reproductive System.