Abstract

A CRITICAL REVIEW OF ANNAVAHA SROTAS AND ITS ASSOCIATED DISORDERS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO KRIYAKALA

Asha Sangwan* and Suketha Kumari

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Abstract

The concept of Annavaha Srotas holds immense significance in Ayurveda as it forms the primary channel responsible for the digestion, absorption, and assimilation of nutrients. Derangement of its functioning leads to numerous gastrointestinal disorders. This paper presents a comprehensive review of Annavaha Srotas, its moolasthana, vitiation, and progression through kriyakala (Six stages of disease pathogenesis). Each stage is discussed in detail with classical symptoms, modern correlation, and stage-wise Ayurvedic management. The significance of both shodhana and shamana therapies in restoring the equilibrium of agni and doshas is emphasized. This study is an integrative effort to understand various pathological manifestations like Ajeerna, Grahani, and Amlapitta through the lens of Ayurvedic kriyakala.

Keywords: Annavaha Srotas, Kriyakala, Grahani, Ajeerna, Amlapitta, Agni, Shodhana, Ayurveda.