A Detailed Analysis Of Marma Science With Emphasis On Urvi Marma In The Lower Extremity
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Marma is important vital points in Ayurveda, there are one hundred and seven Marmas, which may be divided into five Marma, like as Mamsa, Sira, Snayu, Asthi and Sandhi Marma. Injury to Marma point occur deformity, death or paralysis in the body. Marma points should be described in Sharira Sthan by Acharya Sushruta and Acharya Vaghabhatta. When it comes to surgical procedures, it is crucial to initially assess the precise location and dimension of the Marma point. Only then should the incision be carefully made to ensure that the specific Marma is not adversely impacted. The domain of Shalya Tantra encompasses about half of the knowledge related to Marma. The Marmas are the seats of Vayu, Soma and Tejas as compare to three fundamental qualities of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. Among these one hundred and seven Marmas, Urvi Marma locates in each limb. In the lower limb, it is present in mid region of the thigh. Aim of our study is to understand anatomical structures and vitality present in the site of Urvi Marma. The Marma measures 1 Anguli in Pramana and is categorized as a Vaikalyakara Marma based on Parinam. Located at the center of the thigh, the Urvi Marma is identified. Other classification of Urvi Marma under the Sira Marma and Adhoshakhagat Marma. Injury to Urvi Marma leads to severe blood loss (Shonitakshaya) which is due course of time causes wasting of lower limb (Sakthishosh). Urvi Marma controls plasma and water metabolism, Kapha Dosha and water element in the body. Vitality of Urvi Marma is Vata, Rakta and Mamsa Dosha and Jala Mahabhuta. The components found at the location of the Urvi Marma include the femoral artery, femoral vein, saphenous nerve, adductor canal, nerve to vastus medialis, sartorius muscle and rectus femoris muscle.
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