Clinical importance of Marma as per Ayurveda: A review
Abstract
Marma is well acceptable therapy of Ayurveda which resemble Acupressure/Acupuncture of modern science closely. Marma can be considered as meridian point system of Ayurveda, corresponding to different such as; organs and nerves, etc. Marma involves Abhyanga (massage) and Mardana (Acupressure). it also coordinately covers aroma therapy, Herbs (lepa), Raktamokshan and Agni karma. This study serves to present a condensed view on the various aspects of this versatile method of treatment. Literature proved the efficacy of Marma in various diseases. Recently many researchers investigated Marma as potential therapy for the treatment of various abnormal physiological conditions. Â This review was conducted to present a compressive view on the various aspects of this versatile method of treatment.
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