Review on Mamsavaha Srotas and its Importance in Ayurveda

Ayurveda is the science which deals with the prevention as well as cure for the diseases1. Ayurveda is a science which requires a lot of research to establish its authenticity along with modern medical science. The first step in this is to define the terms mentioned in Ayurvedic classics, especially the basic terms. The science cannotbe implemented methodically as long as the terms are not properly understood. Srotas are the fine channels which are present in the body. There are total 11 Srotas explained by Acharya Charaka. Mamsavaha Srotas is one of them. Snayu and Twakaare the Moolasthana of Mamsavaha Srotas. The term which is explained elaborately in classical texts but yet it is unable to point out exact structure related with it in human body. Literally the term Snayu means to bind. It is explained as a structure which helps in binding thejoints and helps the body in weight bearing