CRITICAL REVIEW ON MAJJAVAHA SROTAS, DISORDERS DUE TO ITS VITIATION AND THEIR MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL IN PERSPECTIVE OF AYURVEDA

*Dr. Shashank Choudhary, Dr. Madhusudan Gupta and Dr. Nirmala Marghde

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is ancient science that is based on three major principles i.e. Dosha, Dhatu and Mala. Here dosha regulates the all physiological functions of body, Dhatu provides the nourishment to body while mala are the waste matters of body metabolism. Majja is second last dhatu that provide nourishment and strength to the body, fills the internal cavities of bones and also associated with nervous system. The channel that provide nutrition to bone marrow called as Majjavaha srotas. It includes Central, Peripheral and central nervous systems. It has origin in brain, spinal cord and joints. This srotas responsible for filling spaces in the bones, capability of displaying emotions, opinions and thoughts. The present study elaborate the concept of Majjavaha srotas and its modern concept, factors responsible for its vitiation and associated disorders and treatment protocol along with commonly preferred herbs in its management.

Keywords: Majjavaha srotas, treatment protocol, herbs.