Significance of Srotodushti
Srotodushti is an essential term in Ayurveda that refers to the dysfunction or impairment of the body's channels, known as srotas. This condition involves disturbances such as obstruction or excessive output, impacting the flow of doshas and other substances critical for health. Srotodushti can lead to various diseases by disrupting the transportation and balance of bodily materials, including conditions like Tamaka Shwasa and gastro-intestinal issues. Factors such as diet and lifestyle contribute to the vitiation of these channels, highlighting its significance in understanding health and disease processes.
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The concept of Srotodushti in scientific sources
Srotodushti signifies the impairment of bodily channels impacting both physical and mental health, often tied to psychological factors. It can also be assessed in conjunction with symptoms related to Apabahuka.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) An Ayurvedic term referring to the dysfunction of channels or pathways in the body that may lead to various health problems.[1] (2) An Ayurvedic term depicting the obstruction or dysfunction of bodily channels affecting fluid movement, often seen in PCOS.[2] (3) The vitiation of bodily channels (srotas) which can lead to various health issues, particularly skin conditions.[3] (4) A term in Ayurveda indicating the disturbance or impairment of bodily channels.[4] (5) Srotodushti refers to the contamination or dysfunction of the srotas, leading to a disturbance that results in disease in the body.[5]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) The vitiation of microchannels in the body that can affect various bodily functions and contribute to diseases; observed in the context of Ayurveda.[6] (2) Srotodushti refers to the abnormal functioning of Srotas, the channels in the body. It is caused by improper dietary habits and daily lifestyle, leading to diseases and abnormalities.[7] (3) Disturbances in the functioning of srotas that affect the flow and balance of bodily materials, leading to disease development.[8] (4) A term referring to the vitiation or disturbance in the Srotas, leading to diseases and dysfunction within the body.[9] (5) Refers to the four types of abnormalities in the functioning of Strotas, including excessive output and obstruction.[10]
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) Srotodushti refers to the disorder of bodily channels (Srotas) that can result from improper dietary practices, such as Vishamashana.[11] (2) Refers to disturbances or malfunction in body channels (srotas), often assessed in the context of obesity-related therapies.[12] (3) Srotodushti denotes the vitiation of body channels or pathways, which can be evaluated alongside the symptoms associated with Apabahuka.[13]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) The vitiation or dysfunction of the microchannels in the body as noted in the course of the patient’s treatment.[14] (2) Derangement of the channels of circulation in the body, which can be triggered by compromised Agni and the formation of Ama.[15]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) The vitiation or impairment of channels in the body that can affect physical and mental health, often linked to psychological causes.[16]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) Various disturbances affecting the Srotas due to imbalances or vitiation caused by Doshas, leading to functional changes in the body.[17]