Female reproductive system in relation to Srotas and Panchbhautik composition

Abstract

Srotas are a unique feature of Ayurvedic medicine that describe the body's systems. Every living organism is made up of a Srotas. Garbhashaya and Artavavahi Dhamani are the Moolasthanas of Artavavaha Srotas, a physio-anatomical structure found in the female pelvic cavity. It is closely linked to the contemporary female reproductive system, in which the uterus, fallopian tube, and ovary are the most significant morphological and functional components. In two ways, the concept of Artavavaha Srotas has been defined i.e., macroscopically and microscopically. It is a reproductive tract where menstruation, fertilisation, and foetal development take occur on a macroscopic level. And for microscopic level we must understand physiological aspect. Several organs of the female reproductive system are described in detail in Ayurvedic Samhitas. In Ayurveda, the name Bhaga refers to the Smaramandira and Yoni, which are related to Vulva. Smaratpatra is found in the top region of the vagina, near the clitoris, which is a highly stimulated during sexual activity. Yoni is made up of three different Avarta. Vagina and related structures are included in Prathamavarta, cervix and accompanying structures are included in Dwitiyavarta, and the uterus and its appendages are included in Tritiyavarta. The organ that contains the Garbha is known as the Garbhashaya (the foetus). Yoni is shaped like a conch shell and is divided into three Avartas, with Garbhashaya located in the third Avarta. The Panchbhautik composition of the female reproductive system has also been discussed in depth in terms of Akasha, Vayu, Teja, Jala, and Prithvi Mahabhuta in the literature.