A CRITICAL STUDY OF MEDODHARA KALA AND ITS CORRELATION WITH ADIPOSE TISSUE

Vaishali T. Ganvir; Prachi Sawsakade

doi:10.47070/ijraps.v3i5.68

Vaishali T. Ganvir Associate Professor, Dept. of Rachana Sharir, Bhausaheb Mulak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nandanvan, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Prachi Sawsakade PG Scholar

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47070/ijraps.v3i5.68

Keywords: Kala, Medodhara Kala, Adipose tissue, Fat, Dhatu, Asthidhatu.

Abstract

There are many concepts mentioned in the classics are scientific and worth understanding in modern words. Every concept of Ayurveda has its own importance. Among them Acharya Sushruta explained Sapta Kalas in the body which mainly separate Dhatu and Ashaya. Kala Sharir is an important part of an Ayurvedic anatomy. Kala means layers or membranes of our body. There are many layers or membranes in the body which form an envelope over the organs. They provide support and protection to the organs. Medodhara Kala is 3^rd in position and is described by Sushruta and other Acharyas. Medadhatu (adipose tissue or fat) is one of the seven fundamental tissues (Saptadhatu). It provides wormth, lubrication and oiliness to the body. Fat protects the body and leads strength, sturdiness and stability to the organs. It helps to nourish the Asthidhatu. Adipose tissue or fat is an anatomical term for loose connective tissue composed of adipocytes. Its main role is to store energy in the form of fat, although it also cushions and insulates the body. In this way we can understand the Medodhara Kala in gross anatomy. So the collection and comprehensive review of information regarding Medodhara Kala in different resources and its structure and function becomes significant.

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