Abstract

THE DETAILED LITERARY REVIEW OF AYURVEDIYA JIVHA SHARIR

Vd. Vandana K. Koni* and Vd. Sarika S. Chopde

ABSTRACT

Out of five sense organs, Jivha is the one of the most important sense organ. In Ayurveda utmost importance is given to, Jivha Parikshan. A detailed study and analysis of the concept of the Jivha, its Rachanatmak and Kriyatmak aspect is of utmost importance as Jivha is one of the important Dnyanendriya (sense organ). Various Ayurvedic Samhitas have been referred for a detailed literature review of this concept. Its Nirukti, its Utpatti, its Panchabhautikatwa, all have been encompassed in the article. In order to understand any Tongue abnormality or Tongue disease (Jivharoga) a detailed study of the structure and function of Jivha is necessary. The conceptual aspect of Jivha needs to be understood because Jivha is the mirror image of the digestive system.

Keywords: Jivha, Jivharoga, Jivha Parikshan, Tongue.