An apprehension of gala analogous to modern literature

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Journal name: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Original article title: An apprehension of gala analogous to modern literature
The International Ayurvedic Medical Journal (IAMJ) is a peer-reviewed scientific publication dedicated to Ayurveda. It aims to integrate Ayurvedic concepts with modern scientific understanding, offering a comprehensive source of validated knowledge for both the modern Ayurvedic community and the broader medical fraternity.

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Aliya Tabreen
Swapna Kumary


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Year: 2023

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Gala is one of the essential parts of the body, as it connects the head to the body, which is mainly responsible for the Gati of the Shira . It consists of structures such as Marma, Peshi, Snayu, Kandara, Asthi, Sandhi etc . GalaPramana has been stated according to Samhita. In the region of Greeva, if abnormalities in the structures and interruption in normal physiology occur , it would cause morbidities such as Vishwachi and Greeva Hundanam . Besides these, diseases occurring in Gala Pradesha are included in the chapter of Vatavyadhi . The explanation about the neck is specified layer by layer according to contemporary science. They have mentioned the different structures involved in the neck region. According to yogic science, the plexus are included which has been compared to the Vishuddha Chakra . This article elucidates the structures of Gala Pradesha in detail in comparison with modern science and its clinical anatomy. Keywords: Gala, Marma, Peshi, Snayu, Asthi, Gala pramana, Chakra

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