Pragmatic Analysis of Pranavaha Srotas

Abstract

In Ayurveda, Srotas is defined as the passages through which the various Dhatus are undergoing the process of several metabolic transformations. Srotas encompasses the major channels of the body like Gastro intestinal tract, Urinary tract, Respiratory tract etc besides the medium size channels of the body like the micro tubular structures such as Nephrons, Seminiferous tubules etc. The channels responsible for Nourishment, Circulation, Conduction, Excretion etc. By studying the Srotas Mulasthana, Nidana, Samanya Lakshana and Viddha Lakshana of Pranavaha Srotas and how it is related to Respiratory system, Central Nervous system, and Cardio Vascular system is elaborated in this article.