The Concept of Lasika in Ayurveda w.s.r. to Modern Anatomy
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2019, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Ayurveda, a hidden abode of basic concepts and treatment aspects had suffered from many hurdles in its progress and not communicated properly since a few centuries. An extensive description about Lasika is available in Ayurvedic literature but the correlative interpretation and applied aspect of Lasika with latest up to date modern parameters is not available. The advancing age of information technology demands the classical ancient Ayurveda to be communicated, interpreted and correlated in term of existing knowledge for international debate. Modern Anatomy describes circulatory fluids are two types’ viz-blood and lymph. Rasa word is meant for digested part of food or Ahar rasa. In this Saumya ahar rasa is one part of Ahar rasa, which concerned to the Lasika. This Rasa/ Lasika circulated through Kaphavaha Siras and nourish the different body parts. The present article aims to elaborate the concept of Lasika in Ayurveda and in comparison with modern anatomy in various aspects.
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B. M. N. Kumar
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