Abstract

Dr. Dipali S. Jadhav*, Dr. Sanjay S. Jadhav

ABSTRACT

Marmas are a common topic in three great Ayurveda classics of Charak, Sushruta and Vagbhatta, which provides awealth of information on their location, function and application. Ayurveda considered some vital parts of the body as Prana sthana (where life resides) & these vital points are termed as Marma. The injury to these Marma points may be responsible for serious consequences, while the use of Marma therapy helps to treat many pathological conditions, and the major advantage of Marma therapy is that it is a non-invasive therapy. The classical text of Ayurveda described 107 Marma points. Sadhyopranhar, Kalantarpranhar, Vaikalyakar, Vishalyaghna, Rujakar are Marma described anciently. Dhamani, Sira, Asthi, Mamsa, Kandara, Sandhi, and Snayu are the sthana (sites) used for Marma chikitsa, where Abhyanga (massage) and Mardana (Acupressure) are performed. Marma points also help to balance Tridoshas and Trigunas since they involve various pranas like: vayu, sattva, agni, rajas, and atma.