Abstract

The unique concept of Ayurveda is Marmas. According to ancient scholars ,the description of total 107 Marmas in the body has been described . It is formed by the convergence of Mamsa, Sira, Snayu, Asthi and Sandhi and it is the site of vital energy . Marma are the endangered areas present in the body. Due to any trauma or injury on the region may cause loss of function of that region or organ or site & even death may occur which is dependent on the strength of the trauma. Acharya Sushruta has described Marma according to the surgery point of view .Acharya Charaka has given importance to Basti Marma by placing it in Trimarma of body ( Hridaya ,Basti, Shira ). Basti Marma is considered as one of the Sadyopranahara Marma due to which any injury to this Marma may cause peritonitis ,pelvic fracture and deep vein thrombosis. So, the injury or trauma on Basti region can causes death due to hypovolemic shock and pulmonary embolism .So this is very important to review the anatomical position of Basti and fatality of Basti Marma in present era .Now a days blunt trauma i.e road accidents, sports injury has become the leading cause of pelvic injury . So, it is very essential to understand about the Basti Marma and traumatic effect on the urinary bladder in the light of contemporary science .

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