Abstract

Dr. Debasish Das Adhikary*, Prof. (Dr.) Chhayakanta Dash, Prof. (Dr.) Pravakar Samal and Prof. (Dr.) Alekh Chandra Mohanty

ABSTRACT

Marma is one of the most vital topics in the enormous ocean of Ayurvedic knowledge. It has been widely acknowledged that marma points are the "seats of life". Injuries to these areas may result in excruciating pain, disability, loss of function, and loss of sensation, or even death. Because of this, the ancient texts have made it very clear that these important places must not be harmed, and even when performing surgery, care should be taken to ensure this. In chapter “Pratyekamarmanirdeshyam”, Acharya Sushruta has explained "Kurcha" (tendon or aponeurosis) as one of the important part of body and are six in numbers found in Hastha, Pada, Greeva and Medhra. They are two each in Hasta and Pada; while one each in Greeva and Medhra. Out of 107 marmas, 27 are mentioned under the heading of Snayu Marma. Kurcha are among the Snayu marma, located in Shakhas at hasta and pada above Khipra marma. Aim of our study is to find out the appropriate structures related to Kurcha marma by observing and analysing through the cadaveric study and conceptual study through different texts and previous researches.