A study on artav-vaha srotas and it’s moolsthana

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According to Ayurveda , the health of a female starts in the fetal stage itself which describes the measures to yield a good child. The distinctive anatomical and physiological features of women in each age group were well studied by the ancient sages of Ayurveda . That is the reason for the nonsusceptibility of women to many diseases. Srotas are defined as the passages through which the various Dhatus that are undergoing the process of metabolic transformation are transported. The process of transformation of Dhatus takes place under the action of Agni. There are numerous Srotas functioning in the Purush (living Being). Artav-Vaha Srotas is extremely important as it is the foundation for bringing new life into existence, which is the basic objective of every living being. According to Acharya Shushrut , there are two roots of Artav-Vaha Srotas, Garbhashaya (uterus) and Artav-Vaha Dhamani.Artav-Vaha Srotas is Antarmukha Srotas which is also known as Yogvahi Srotas. Artav is the menstrual blood and Artav-Vaha Srotas is the part of the female reproductive system which is responsible for the formation of menstrual blood and the passage which carries the menstrual blood during the menstrual cycle. We can consider all the systems including hormones secretory glands which are responsible for the production and maturation of follicles, ovulation, formation of menstrual blood and its menstruation at right time, etc. Due to injury to the Artav-Vaha Srotas infertility, painful intercourse, and amenorrhea symptoms can be seen. In this respect here an effort is made to study and understand Artav-Vaha Srotas and its Moolsthan thoroughly. Keywords: Srotas, Artav, Garbhashaya, Artav-Vaha Dhamani