A comprehensive study of Urvi Marma - The vital point mentioned by Acharya Sushruta

Authors

  • Leena G Jungade
  • Dinbandhu S Shelke
  • Anupama M Bathe
  • Nitin S Chandurkar
  • Dipti D Kalangutkar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v13i2.2404

Keywords:

Vaikalyakar Marma, Sira Marma, Adhoshakhagat Marma, Traumatology, Sakthishosha, Uru

Abstract

Marma science (traumatology) is a unique specialty of Ayurveda that plays a significant role in surgical procedures and treatments. Acharya Sushruta has described Urvi Marma as part of the Sira marma (a vital point which is vascular in nature), and he has mentioned the traumatic disorders associated with it. In order to apply Acharya Sushruta's invaluable knowledge of Urvi Marma in the current era, it is necessary to precisely correlate his concept of Urvi Marma with present Anatomical perspectives. This research aims to bridge the gap between old wisdom and current science. Material and Methods: A comprehensive review of the literature on the concept of Marma Sharir (traumatology) and Urvi Marma was conducted, taking into account the position of Urvi Marma as told by our ancient experts. The anatomy of the thigh, as well as its application, has been researched through numerous books and dissection.

Author Biographies

Leena G Jungade

Assistant Professor, Department of Rachana Sharir, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune. Maharashtra.

Dinbandhu S Shelke

Ex-Associate Professor, Department of Rachana Sharir, R. A. Podar Medical College (Ayu), Worli, Mumbai. India.

Anupama M Bathe

Assistant Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune. Maharashtra. India.

Nitin S Chandurkar

Professor & HOD, Department of Rachana Sharir, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune. Maharashtra. India. 

Dipti D Kalangutkar

Assistant Professor, Department of Panchakarma,Bhaisaheb Sawant Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Sawantwadi. India.

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Published

2022-07-08

How to Cite

Jungade, L. G., Shelke, D. S., Bathe, A. M., Chandurkar, N. S., & Kalangutkar, D. D. (2022). A comprehensive study of Urvi Marma - The vital point mentioned by Acharya Sushruta. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 13(2), 511–514. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v13i2.2404

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2022): April-June 2022

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Research Articles

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