World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF GUDA MARMA AND ITS APPLIED ASPECT

Manuni Patel*, Dr. Devkinandan Wagh and Ajitkumar Wahane

ABSTRACT

Aims and objectives: To establish the vitality of Guda Marma, Survey quality of life of patients in Arsha, Parikartika, Bhagandara and healthy Volunteers. Study design: Observational study. Source: Patients of Arsha- 34, Patients of Parikartika- 33, Patients of Bhagandara- 31, Healthy volunteers- 33, Specially designed questionnaire Performa and SF-36 Form was used to determine quality of life of each group. Results: Acharya Sushruta consider Guda as a Sadhyapranahar Marma was justified. Anatomically Structures falling in the area of Guda Marma are Anus, Anal canal, Rectum, Sphincter muscles of anus, Levoter ani muscles, haemorrhoidal vessels, Nerve plexus supplying anus and surrounding tissues. Among anorectal diseases, complain of pain, bleeding, constipation, itching, burning sensation, discharge of pus and swelling etc. Were recorded and the effect of Parikartika, Arsha and Bhagandar on the physical, mental and emotional aspects of a patient’s life which effect patients quality of life and showed statistically significant results. Conclusion: Guda Marma is one of the Sadhyapranhar Marma even though death is not commonly seen but qualities of life of patients of Arsha, Parikartika and Bhagandar is deteriorated. This concludes the vitality of Guda Marma.

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