Role Of Srotadusti In Disease Manifestation

"Srotamayam hi Shariram" signifies that the living body functions as a network of countless channels,serving as an internal transport system for various purposes. In Ayurveda, the concept of Srotas-theintricate network of channels through which vital substances such as Dosha, Dhatu, Upadhatu, & Malacirculate in the body from one place to another is fundamental to health. Healthy Srotas perform theirnormal functions, the outcome is the body will be free from diseases and unhealthy Srotas will becomethe root cause for the development of the disease process. Improper food and dietetics and improperregimen and erratic behaviour which are not conducive to the body, can result in the imbalance of Doshasand Dushyas. Srotas possess the Khavaigunya quality, allowing for the accumulation of vitiated Doshaand Dushya. Consequently, these Dosha and Dushya become lodged there, leading to the occurrence ofDosha-Dushya Samurchhana. This entire process is known as Srotadusti, which triggers the manifestationof disease. Mainly Srotadusti are of 4 types i.e Atipravritti (Increased activity/flow), Sang (Obstruction),Siragranthi (Reduction of the lumen of the system) & Vimarggaman (Opposite direction flow)1. Athorough understanding of Srotodushti and its role in developing specific diseases is essential for effectiveholistic treatment of diseases.Keywords : Srotas, Srotadusti, Khavaigunya, Doshadusya Samurchhana, Atipravritti, Sang, Siragranthi,Vimargagamana.