An observational study of vedhya & avedhya siras in upper extremity w.s.r. to infrared vein finder machine & cadaveric dissection”

Abstract

Introduction: The concepts of Ayurveda are not passed into future generation properly because of generation gap and lake of interpretation. In ancient Ayurvedic references, the description of Sira is mostly explained in terms of functional implication. This limitation is attributable to the lack of available tools and techniques that could provide the microscopic observation of vasculature from anatomic perspective. So we have great opportunity to understand and clarify the doubts regarding location of Vedhya and Avedhya Sira. In this context, a proper nomenclature of Vedhya and Avedhya Sira in accordance with the contemporary science is of utmost significance in the practice of Ayurvedic medicine. This is only possible with the help of the recent advanced technology implemented in Infrared Vein Finder Machine that helps to Find out and locate the Sira anatomically and thus explain the concept of Sira Sharir in a better and comprehensive way. Aim and objective: To confirm anatomical structure of Vedhya and Avedhya Sira of upper extremity. To review the Vedhya and Avedhya Siras of upper extremity. To compare Sira with modern anatomical structure. To locate structurally the Vedhya and Avedhya Siras on the basis of Cadaveric dissection and infrared vein finder machine. Material and method: Literature related to the study collected from the classical texts and modern anatomy books. In observation study, Dissection of the upper limb in five cadavers was carried out in the department of Rachana Sharir, Parul Institute of Ayurveda. Observations were analyzed and correlated in the view of sites of Vedhya and Avedhya Sira. Vedhya Sira sites were studied upon 10 male and 10 female healthy volunteers by the help of infrared vein finder.