A CRITICAL STUDY OF SIRAMARMA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO APALAPA   MARMA CHIKITSA

Dr. Amit Shrivastava; Dr. Pooja Sahu; Dr. Neelam Dhote; Dr. Snehalata Bhoi; Dr.Anjali Bandiwar; Dr.Chilly Priyadarsini Sahoo

doi:10.69980/ajpr.v29i1.890

Authors

Dr. Amit Shrivastava
Dr. Pooja Sahu
Dr. Neelam Dhote
Dr. Snehalata Bhoi
Dr.Anjali Bandiwar
Dr.Chilly Priyadarsini Sahoo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69980/ajpr.v29i1.890

Keywords:

Sira marma, Angula pramana, trauma.

Abstract

Background: The science of Ayurveda is timeless. Ayurvedic classics convey several ideas. Among them is the idea of Marma. One of the key subjects covered in Ayurveda is marmasharira. The body's marma is an essential component. The purpose of this study is to examine the regional anatomy of Apalapa Marma in relation to Sira Marma.

Material and Methods: Modern science and traditional Ayurvedic literature. Marma dissection is carried out at the Apalapa location, and pertinent photos were collected.

Observation and Results: Five cadavers were dissected for this study, and observations were made at the dissection site along with pertinent photos. The results of these observations were then tallied and shown.

Discussion: The Apalapa marma is one among the urogata sira marma, and its location is in the upper part of the parshwa (flank), below the Amsakuta, having ½ angula in measurement.

Conclusion: Consequences of trauma at the site of axilla and thoracic cavity resembles effect of injury as mentioned by Acharya Susruta for Apalapa Marma.

Author Biographies

Dr. Amit Shrivastava

Assistant Professor, Department of Rachna Sharira, OM Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Bharat-Bharti, Jamthi, Betul, Madhya Pradesh, India,

Dr. Pooja Sahu

Assistant Professor, Department of Dravyaguna Vigyana, OM Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Bharat-Bharti, Jamthi, Betul, Madhya Pradesh, India,

Dr. Neelam Dhote

Assistant Professor, Department of Rachna Sharira, OM Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Bharat-Bharti, Jamthi, Betul, Madhya Pradesh, India,

Dr. Snehalata Bhoi

Assistant Professor, Department of Panchakarma, OM Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Bharat-Bharti, Jamthi, Betul, Madhya Pradesh,

Dr.Anjali Bandiwar

Assistant Professor, Department of Agada Tantra, OM Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Bharat-Bharti, Jamthi, Betul, Madhya Pradesh, India,

Dr.Chilly Priyadarsini Sahoo

Assistant Professor, Department of Panchakarma, SSN Ayurveda College and RI, Nrusinghnath, Paikmal, Bargarh, Odisha,

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