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A LITERARY REVIEW OF SUSHRUTHOKTHA KOSTANGA’S W.S.R TO UNDUKA SHAREERA AND ITS MODERN CONCEPT

Dr. Priyanka Goudar*, Dr. Mahesh R. Patil, Dr. Manisha M. Kattikar

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Abstract

In Ayurveda, the concept of Koshta and Ashaya plays a significant role in understanding the internal structure and functional units of the Madhya Sharira. Ashaya is the resting place where the Dhatus are located, and the term Koshta refers to the space which is enclosed by the wall. The organs located within this space are collectively referred to as Koshtanga. Acharya Sushruta had Explained 8 types of Koshtanga, Unduka is one among them. Acharya charaka had mentioned 15 types of Koshtanga, but he had not explained Unduka. instead he had mentioned Purishadhara. Unduka means a pouch like structure may be interpreted in contemporary science as cecum, As it is mentioned in a clinical context it indicates that ancient Ayurvedic scholars were aware of its pathological relevance, possibly in conditions resembling modern appendicitis. There is a lack of Adequate Knowledge and information about Unduka Shareera which has got great clinical importance. So The collection and critical review of information regarding Unduka Shareera becomes significant.

Keywords: Koshta, Ashaya, Koshtanga Unduka, Ceacum, Unduka puchha, Appendix.