CRITICAL REVIEW OF ASHRUVAHA SROTAS IN CO-RELATION WITH LACRIMAL FUNCTIONAL UNIT

Dr. Rajesh L. Gadhiya*

ABSTRACT

Anatomical description of Ashruvaha Srotas (Lacrimal Functional Unit) Though separate anatomy of Lacrimal Functional Unit is not given in Ayurvedic classics except while Describing the Panchabhautika concept of eye.[1] But scattered references is found in relation to understand the anatomy and physiology of Lacrimal apparatus. In sushruta samhita acharya has mentioned that Aakash – one of the five elements is responsible for creation of Ashru marga[1] i.e. Lacrimal passage. And also while describing the sraava rogas,[2] the detail pathological features indicates that our acharyas were well aware about the luminous structure of the Lacrimal Apparatus (Drainage part) residing beneath and medially to inner canthus of eyes. Acharya shushruta has mentioned two Ashruvahi Dhamanis[3] which is responsible for production and nourishment of Ashru. Acharya Vagbhata has given strict attention to surgeons that not to damage the Ashruvahini while performing the Arma Chhedana karma.[4] Thus, we can say that our Acharyas had deep knowledge of Lacrimal Apparatus without having any imagination technology.

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