An Overview of Asthi Sarata With Special Reference To Cardiopulmonary Efficiency

Abstract

Ayurveda proposes three Doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha), seven Dhatus (Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi ,Majja and Shukra) and three Malas (Purisha, Mutra and Sweda) as building elements of the body. The excellency or preponderance of Dhatus, qualitatively and quantitatively, has been described as Sarata of Dhatu. The concept of Sarata is greatly described by authors of ancient Ayurveda. The Sarata of all seven Dhatus, their physical, social and mental traits have been discussed by Acharyas of Ayurveda.

Aims and Objectives: The present study chiefly aims for the review of concept of Asthi Sarata with special reference to cardiopulmonary efficiency.

Material and Methods: review of concept from Samhitas, text books, previous works on AsthiSarata with reference to cardiopulmonary efficiency in the various forms like original research articles, oral presentations, theses and other published works etc.

Observations and Results: The concept of Asthi Sarata also encompasses the concept of Bala. The words like “Mahotsaha”, “Kriyavantah” etc. are to be assessed with relation to physical fitness of the individual. Most of the articles have mentioned the various physical traits of Asthi Sarata with their association with cardio-respiratory endurance.

Conclusion: Ayurveda deals with concept of Sarata of Dhatu, amongst which Asthi Sarata is one of the Sarata. The persons showing Asthi Sarata have been described to have various physical, mental and social traits. The physical traits described in Asthi Sarata may be assessed with cardiopulmonary efficiency which represents the physical fitness of the Asthi Sara person.