Abstract

AN ANATOMICAL STUDY OF SUSHRUTOKTA MAMSAVAHA SROTAS AND ITS MULASTANA

Dr. Ashwini Raut*, Dr. Kalpana Raje, Dr. Syamlal S., Dr. Dharmendra Mishra, Dr. Sujata Chatse

Abstract

Background: Mamsavaha Srotas are channels responsible for the formation, nourishment, maintenance, and functional integrity of Mamsa Dhatu. Sushruta identify Snayu, Twaka, and Raktavahi Dhamani as the Mulastana of Mamsavaha Srotas. And its anatomy must be revealed with modern biomedical sciences. Objective: To analyse the concept of Mamsavaha Srotas and its Mulastana with contemporary anatomy. Methods: A comprehensive literary review was conducted using classical Ayurvedic texts, including Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita etc along with standard modern anatomy, embryology etc references. Comparative analysis was performed to identify structural and functional correlations. Discussion: The findings indicate that the Mulastana of Mamsavaha Srotas collectively represent an integrated Musculo-Neuro-vascular complex responsible for muscular nourishment, stability, protection, and movement. This interpretation provides a scientific basis for understanding Ayurvedic anatomical concepts in the context of modern biomedical knowledge and highlights their clinical relevance in musculoskeletal disorders. Conclusion: The anatomical, physiological, and embryological evidence suggests that Snayu, Twaka, and Raktavahi Dhamani represent interconnected connective tissue, integumentary, and vascular structures essential for muscular development, nourishment, protection, and function. Their coordinated organization supports the interpretation of the Mulastana of Mamsavaha Srotas as an integrated Musculo-neurovascular system, providing a scientific basis for correlating Ayurvedic concepts with contemporary biomedical anatomy.

Keywords: Mamsavaha, Musculoskeletal, Neurovascular, Srotas, Twaka.