CRITICAL REVIEW OF PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECT OF PRANAVAHA SROTASA

Srotasas are the channels through which functional fundamental constituents of body are circulated throughout the body1. The contents which are circulated through Srotasas are constantly under transformation process2. These contents are continuously changed into simpler form so that they can be accepted by the body. Doshas, Dhatus and Malas perform their functions through their respective srotasas. All the vital chief functions of Pranavayu are conducted in Pranavaha srotasa especially in thorax, head and neck regions. Here moolasthana and functions conducted in Pranavaha srotasa are correlated with concepts of modern science.