Ayurvedic Perspective Ofhridayavarana As Protection Of Tripod Of Life

Abstract

In Charak Samhita, Aacharya Charaka mentioned Chaturvinshnshati Vish Upkrama in Chikitsastahan for general treatment of poisoning. Hridayavarana is one of the most important Chikitsa Upkrama among Chaturvinshnshati Visha Upkrama mentioned by Charaka. In whole Charak Samhita, Acharya Charak never used the term Phuphusa (lungs) and it seems impossible that he has not any ideas about lung that means he has considerd both heart & lung as Hridaya. Similarly, when we see Hirdaya anatomical aspects we feel that this is an organ of thoracic cavity i.e heart while according to physiological aspect Hirdaya functions as both heart & brain. This article will elaborate the concept of Hridayavarana & its role in protection of vital organs like heart, lung & brain in case of poisoning.