Clinical Significance of Marma (Vital Points in Body) -A Review

Authors

  • Prahalad Sahai Sharma Associate Professor, Rachna Sharir Dept., Govt. Ayurveda Mahavidhyalaya, Pratap Nagar, Jaipur. Author
  • Girdhar Gopal Sharma Lecturer, Maulik Siddhant Dept., Govt. Ayurveda Mahavidhyalaya, Pratap Nagar, Jaipur. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Marma, Clinical significance, Ayurveda

Abstract

The unique principle of Ayurveda is Marma Sharira. The Veda also makes  mention of Marma (vital points in body). Aside from serving as anatomical  landmarks, Marma are also the places where the Tridosha (basic elements of  body) and its various forms, Prana, Ojasa or Soma, and Tejasa or Agni (vital  elements of the body), are present. There are several disorders that come from  harm to these Marma. Samhitas provide a clear definition of these illnesses'  ensuing signs and symptoms. Any lesion to these areas has the potential to cause  death, excruciating pain, incapacity, loss of function, and loss of sensation.  Therefore, it has been stated in the scriptures that even when doing procedures,  these crucial places should not be damaged and should be left intact. According  to recent studies, stimulating the Marma points close by can aid to reduce pain in  Marma points that are inflamed or uncomfortable. The therapeutic advantages of  Marma Therapy in treating a range of physical and mental illnesses have been  recorded in several research and textbooks. The goal of this work is to give an  Ayurvedic-based conceptual understanding of Marma. 

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Published

2022-10-31

How to Cite

Sharma, P.S., & Sharma, G.G. (2022). Clinical Significance of Marma (Vital Points in Body) -A Review. International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga, 5(10), 144–146. https://doi.org/10.48165/