Abstract

“STUDY OF MEDODHARA KALA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO STHOULYA (MEDOROG).”

Vd. Dr. Jayshri N. Tayade*

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Abstract

Anatomy is branch of science which is concerned with the body structure of human. Sushruta mentioned seven type of Kala. Kala is present in the body these are limiting membranes in between Dhatu (Rasa, Raktadi) & Ashaya or the layers which separates the muscle tissue from cavity of organ are called Kala. Among seven Medodhar Kala is the third Kala which is situated in Udar (abdomen), Anuasthi (small bones) and Maha Asthi (long bones). It may be compared with membrane covering which protects adipose tissue depots. It has functions like protection of organs, shock absorber like activity etc... The knowledge of Medodhara Kala helps in understanding various concepts related to Meda. Sushruta described site for Medodhara Kala where large quantity of (Meda) fat have deposited. So, fat deposition may be tendency of Medodhara Kala taking these into consideration functionally the adipose tissue & fatty layers of the abdomen should be correlates with Medodhara Kala. Adipose tissue forms thick layer under the skin, around the kidneys & in the buttocks. Deterioration of functioning of Medodhara Kala leads to deposition of Apachita Meda leading to Sthoulya. In obesity, abdominal wall, space between organs stores much amount of adipose tissue (site of Meda deposition). So, this article reveals with Study of Medodhara Kala with special reference to Sthoulya.

Keywords: Medodhara Kala, Sthoulya, Apachita Meda.