A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF ARTAVAVAHA SROTAS IN AYURVEDA AND MODERN VIEW

Abstract

According to Samhitas, Srotas is a structural and functional body unit. Srotas are the channels which are responsible for any movement or transformation. Acharya Charaka mentions many types of Srotas and explains Srotas as a medicinal aspect, and Acharya Sushruta explains Srotas according to the surgical aspect. Artavavaha Srotas are Antarmukh Srotas, which are also known as Yogavahi Srotas. It is similar to the female reproductive system in modern medical science. As per Acharya Sushruta mentioned by Artavavaha Srotas, they are two in number, and their Moolsthana is Garbhashaya and Artavavahi Dhamanya. Any trauma and injury to this Srotas cause Bhandhayatva (infertility), Artavanasha (amenorrhea) and Maithuna Asahishnuta (dyspareunia) in this study description of Ayurvedic concept along with discussion regarding the Clinical pathology perspective of Artavavaha Srotas and its Viddha Lakshanin light of modern science.