AN OUTLOOK OF DETERMINATION OF RASAVAHASROTAS

Abstract

Concept of Srotas is one among many unique concepts of Ayurveda. Ayurveda defines health as the equilibrium of Dosha, Dhatu and Mala which is depended on the proper functioning of Srotas. Functional & Structural Integrity of this system maintains the physiological status of the Body. There is different of opinion regarding numbers of Srotas in the body between Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita but both have described Rasavaha Srotas prier to other Dhatuvaha Srotas, that shows it importance. The function of Rasa is Prinana of entire body which is possible only with the normalcy of Rasavaha Srotas. This function is important to maintain physiology of all the body tissue because if it is doesn’t work properly, none of Dhatus get proper nutrition which ultimately get results in severe illness. This is why study of Rasavaha Srotas is need of hour. It is very difficult to correlate the Rasavaha Srotas with any particular organ or system described in present day medical science. So with the aim to determine concept of Rasavaha Srotas, this particular work has been carried out with the help of classical description and other related available sources of information.