Therapeutic Importance of Marma Chikitsa in Pain Management: A Review
Author : Dr. Harshad M Kela, Dr. Nisha D Ghuge and Dr. Shubhangi Vijaysingle
Abstract :
Marma Chikitsa is a traditional Ayurvedic therapeutic approach which involves the stimulation of specific vital points called Marma. These points are considered to be the centers of Prana (vital energy) and are anatomically related to muscles, blood vessels, ligaments, bones, joints, and nerves. In Ayurveda, pain (Vedana or Shoola) is primarily associated with the aggravation of Vata Dosha. Marma therapy aims to restore the balance of doshas, improve circulation, regulate nervous system activity, and reduce pain. Recent studies and reviews suggest that Marma Chikitsa may be beneficial in the musculoskeletal disorders, neurological pain, joint diseases, and stress-related conditions. This review discusses the concept of Marma, mechanisms involved in pain relief, therapeutic applications, advantages, limitations, and available scientific evidence its role in pain management.
Keywords :
Ayurvedic, Marma, Pain, Therapy, Vedana, Prana.
