THE ROLE OF VYANA VAYU AS AN INFLUENCING FACTOR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF HYPERTENSION W.S.R. TO AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

The human body is composed of Dosha Dhatu and Malas. Three physiological elements, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, regulate movement, transformation, and growth, respectively, and contribute to overall health. Doshas in their equilibrium state are important to maintain health. Any derangement in this Tridoshas leads to diseases. Out of the three Doshas pitta, kapha, and all other constituents, Charaka has described the five Vata Dosha kinds (Prana Vayu, Vyana Vayu, Udana Vayu, Samana Vayu, and Apana Vayu). out of which the Vyana type of Vata Dosha controls every major and minor movement of the body in the form of flexion, extension, abduction, etc. Vyana Vayu not only controls musculoskeletal movements but also cardiac muscle activities. Vyana Vata is de-scribed as Mahajava, which is highly powerful. Therefore, it keeps the Rasa Dhatu in circulation continuously and always throughout life. Vyana Vayu, with its swift action, performs all the functions in the body. While all three of the Doshas inhabiting Hridaya play a part in the bodily functions, Vyana Vayu plays a special role in executing the various bodily processes while in Hridaya. Any obstruction to Vyana Vayu leads to a disease that affects the whole body. Vitiation of Vyana Vayu hampers its functions as well as nutrition and movements of the body. This Vyana Vayu controls the reflex activities and intellectual action of the heart. It helps in the circulation of blood by becoming a prevalent part of people's lifestyle. The most prevalent lifestyle disorder in today's world is hypertension. Hypertension is a chronic and often asymptomatic medical condition in which systemic arterial blood pressure is elevated beyond normal. So, the forthcoming paper will provide a thorough analysis of Vyana Vayu and explain how it may have an impact on the onset of hypertension.