Dr. Varsha Gupta, Prof. K.N.Singh, Dr. K S Girhepunje
Vol. 6, Jul-Dec 2018
Abstract:
Ayurveda is the traditional system of medicine which involves the logical experimental reasoning along with holistic approach. Marma is described in Ancient Science which means Jivasthana and Sandhi sthana according to Acharyas. It is one of the important concepts of Sarirasthana. Janu Marma is a kind of Vaikalyakara Marma according to prognostic types, which means on injury it causes structural or functional deformity. According to Acharya Sushruta, it causes Khanjata on injury i.e. limping of lower extremity. Sandhi Gata Vata is a common disorder which occurs in the Janu Marma and causes its deformity. Sandhi Shoola, Sandhi Shotha, Akunchana prasaranajanya vedana, Hanti Sandhi Gati, Vatapurna driti sparsha or atopa are the common symptoms of Sandhi Gata Vata. The Janu Marma being a Marma Sthana is the seat of Prana Vayu. Any injury to this vital point causes Vata Dosha Prakopa. As it is a type of joint, it is the seat of Kapha (Sleshmaka Kapha) too, which lubricates and strengthens the joint. Due to vitiation of these two Dosha there is pain, swelling, stiffness etc. when the joint is injured. Marma therapy is one of the important ways of working on Prana, which governs the entire functioning of our body. Therapeutic touch occurs mainly through Vyana Vayu, which distributes Prana throughout the body and can direct Prana as a healing force. In this way Marma therapy helps in alleviating the symptoms of Sandhi Gata Vata.