ROLE OF SROTODUSTI IN THE PATHOGENESIS – A CRITICAL REVIEW

Abstract

Many fundamental principles have been explained in Ayurveda, having specific terminology which cannot be compare with any other terminology in modern medical science and Srotas is one of them, having more function- al importance rather than structural, which are enamors and Akasha Mahabhuta is mainly involves in its constitu- tion. Srotas play a significant role in the circulation and transportation of various materials including micronutri- ents throughout the body, having Khavvaigunya property which provides the space for accumulation of vitiated Dosha & Dushya. In the pathogenesis of any diseases ‘Doshadusya Sammurchhana’ is an important event, which happened in the Srotas and the whole process is known as Srotodusti. It is of 04 type viz. Atipravriti (Increase activity/flow), Sang (Obstruction), Siraagranthi (Reduction of the lumen of the system) & Vimarggaman (Oppo- site direction flow). The management of disease depends upon Srotodusti as well as type of Srotas involved in the pathogenesis of specific disease. The characters of Srotas involve and type of Sroto Dusti affect the treatment plan and as well as the prognosis of disease. Keywords: Srota; Sroto Dusti; Ati Pravriti; Sang; Siragranthi; Vimarggamana.