A CRITICAL REVIEW OF VAIKALYAKARA MARMA OF AYURVEDA AND SIDDHA VARMA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE

Abstract

Marma is a anatomical area where all five anatomical structures , muscles vessels, ligament, and nerves bones joints are collectively present which have secret and significant life value, where Prana resides. There are 107 marmas are present in our body. The classification of Marma is based on the injury effect. Vaiklayakara marmas are the points of the body injury to which there will be structural and functional deformity, as per the dominant anatomical structure involved. In siddha system there are 108 Varma which are classified in different categories. Siddha system has elaborately used the Varma points for treatment purposes. They develop few techniques in varma points by pressing, and counter striking to give relief to the patient suffering from different diseases.