Nabhi Shareer w.s.r. to Nabhi as Pitta Sthana - A Review

Abstract

Ayurveda is a holistic science. Science always believes on principle and fact that are methodically proved and undeniably accepted. Ayurveda as a medical science cover all aspect of Rachana Shareer and Kriya Shareer. To understand Rachana Shareer the primary knowledge of anatomical landmarks is important. On the basis of these anatomical landmark the Physician and Anatomist can approach these diagnoses and treatment in better way. In Ayurvedic science till date there are many concepts which need to be explained well in which Nabhi is one of the Concept. The Nabhi plays an utmost imp role in development of body from very beginning of life. The central point of body in between Amashaya (location of undigested food) and Pakwashaya (location of digested food) is termed as Nabhi.[1] In classical text of Ayurveda, scattered references regarding Nabhi Shareer is available. But because of intense importers all most all Acharya has considered Nabhi as anatomical landmark to identify the position of various organ. In which Acharya Vagbhata quotes Nabhi as Pitta Sthana.[2] Even though the Dosha are stated to be present all over the body. Among Tridosha, Pitta play a major role in digestion and metabolism, production of heat and from of energy. Many Acharyas explain it as Agni Sthana or Jyoti Sthana. In this review article we are trying to anatomically locate Nabhi as Pitta (Pachak Pitta) based on classical literature.