A literature review of Lohitaksha Marma with special reference to anatomical structure

Abstract

According to Sushruta, Marma are constituted by confluence of Mansa, Sira, Snayu, Aasthi and Sandhi. They are the Sthana of Prana. According to Acharya Sushruta, Marma comprises of Jala, Vayu, Tej, Satva, Raja, Tama and Bhootatma, so that injury of Marma may lead to death. The concept of Marma is important in the clinical and surgical point of view. The science of Marma is called as half part of whole surgery. In this article an attempt is made to study the Lohitaksha Marma and its Viddha Lakshana (Traumatic effect) by considering the related literature.